MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,539 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s/f inner track rod play
front brake pads wearing low.
horn sound becoming weak
nearside rear and nearside front inner wheel rims bent near to limit
both rear brake discs are corroded on the inner friction surfaces. All brake pads appear to be wearing thin
clutch pedal start button wires are broken
fuel flap rubber seal is split
nearside door mirror although damaged is not presenting any sharp edges
nearside front inner plastic wheel arch trim is damaged
nearside front suspension shock absorber dust cover is split
nearside steering rack has slight movement in a balljoint
offside front upper suspension mounting clicks when the vehicle is turned lock to lock
offside rear tyre has multiple cuts in the tread area
rear wiper blade is split
steering lock is not working. The vehicle is secured by other means
front brake pads and discs appear to be quite worn. The rear brake discs also have surface corrosion
fuel cap outer rubber seal is split
nearside door mirror although damaged is not presenting any sharp edges
nearside front inner plastic wheel arch is damaged
nearside front suspension shock absorber dust cover is split
steering column lock fails to engage but the vehicle is secured using other means
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake pads and discs appear to be quite worn. The rear brake discs also have surface corrosion
fuel cap outer rubber seal is split
nearside door mirror although damaged is not presenting any sharp edges
nearside front inner plastic wheel arch is damaged
nearside front suspension shock absorber dust cover is split
steering column lock fails to engage but the vehicle is secured using other means
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
dashboard engine fault light is lit
nearside door mirror back is damaged but presents no sharp edges
nearside front suspension shock absorber dust cover has split
nearside front wheel rim has a slight dent on the inner edge
steering lock does not engage with the card removed
wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
dashboard engine fault light is lit
nearside door mirror back is damaged but presents no sharp edges
nearside front suspension shock absorber dust cover has split
nearside front wheel rim has a slight dent on the inner edge
steering lock does not engage with the card removed
wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc
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)
offside rear brake binding slightly
steering lock fails to engage
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
offside rear brake binding slightly
steering lock fails to engage
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
strong advice front brake pads on limit of 1,5mm
tyre wear starting on both fronts
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ05 LGC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige 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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?
GJ05 LGC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 April 2005.
Is GJ05 LGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ05 LGC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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