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GJ05 LFW

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,290 mi
Last recorded85,290 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 LFW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2019 85,290 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2019 85,290 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2018 83,187 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2018 83,187 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 80,808 miles

o/s/ inner tie rod end slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2016 76,046 miles

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

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

damage to nearside front outer sill

front wiper blades worn

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,299 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rattle in exhaust

Fail 10 Jan 2015 70,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rattle in exhaust

Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,109 miles

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

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)

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

nearside outer sill damaged

play in both sides rack ends

Fail 11 Jan 2014 59,101 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

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

nearside outer sill damaged

play in both sides rack ends

Pass 12 Jan 2013 51,310 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 51,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,070 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 46,070 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,363 miles

airbag light on

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre starting to wear and perish

Nearside 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)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 41,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside 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)

airbag light on

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre starting to wear and perish

Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 25 Apr 2008 30,617 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,617 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 LFW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LFW, 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 LFW registered?

GJ05 LFW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 LFW shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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