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GJ05 FJK

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,914 mi
Last recorded112,914 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 FJK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 112,914 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 112,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 106,530 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

nearside front outer cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2016 106,530 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads getting low

nearside front outer cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2015 100,560 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front outer cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 14 Apr 2015 100,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front outer cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 17 Apr 2014 95,526 miles

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

Nearside front tyre getting low

Offside front wiper blade smearing slightly

Ofside front tyre getting low

Fail 17 Apr 2014 95,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre getting low

Offside front wiper blade smearing slightly

Ofside front tyre getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2013 89,744 miles

both rear tyre tread on wear limit

slight free play in n/s steering tie bar

Fail 16 Apr 2013 89,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyre tread on wear limit

slight free play in n/s steering tie bar

Pass 11 Apr 2012 84,149 miles

air bag light illuminated

free play in n/s steering tie bar

o/s c.v joint worn/knocking slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2011 78,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 78,799 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 71,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2009 58,435 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2008 43,016 miles

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

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FJK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJK, 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 FJK registered?

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

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