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GJ05 LGZ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,115 mi
Last recorded106,115 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 LGZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 106,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2019 106,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 99,506 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 99,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2017 90,320 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 81,442 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, unable to check seatbelt properly

poor pattern on nearside headlight

Fail 14 Apr 2016 81,440 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, unable to check seatbelt properly

poor pattern on nearside headlight

Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,446 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside front top mount jumping

Pass 24 Apr 2014 60,807 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,649 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 50,649 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,312 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,634 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 31,633 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

nearside rear brake slight binding

rear brake discs on inner face poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,428 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 11,760 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 1,487 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 1,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 1,057 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 LGZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LGZ, 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 LGZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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