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GJ05 FEO

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,156 mi
Last recorded116,156 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 116,156 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

aux belt in poor condition appears to be running off true

staining to fuel tank/floor but no leak visible

Fail 16 Oct 2017 116,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

staining to fuel tank/floor but no leak visible

Pass 20 Sep 2016 95,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust det

horn tone weak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 88,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 88,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 82,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 74,855 miles

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

sticker on dash display obstructing some dash lights slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2013 74,855 miles

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

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

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

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

sticker on dash display obstructing some dash lights slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,114 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 66,874 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 56,820 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,949 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 48,934 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 40,454 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 33,007 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 FEO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FEO, 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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What year was GJ05 FEO registered?

GJ05 FEO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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