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GJ05 FDA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,039 mi
Last recorded73,039 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 FDA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 73,039 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f , n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wing slight damage no sharp edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 73,039 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f , n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wing slight damage no sharp edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 69,236 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 69,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,985 miles

Nearside Front cut to tyre no cords exposed

Nearside steering rack end has slight play

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 64,985 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front cut to tyre no cords exposed

Nearside steering rack end has slight play

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,727 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,994 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 38,994 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 34,667 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,947 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,963 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Rear disc's corroded and lipped.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 21,588 miles

both front tyres on legal limit due to uneven wearing.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 17,542 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 12,616 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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GJ05 FDA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ05 FDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ05 FDA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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