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GJ05 RZT

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,261 mi
Last recorded89,261 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 RZT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 89,261 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 89,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction central (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 89,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front door handle getting stuck in open position and the door remains open sometimes

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear door handle getting stuck in open position and the door remains open sometimes

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front door handle getting stuck in open position and the door remains open sometimes

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear door handle getting stuck in open position and the door remains open sometimes

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 86,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 82,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 82,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 79,539 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 79,536 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 77,877 miles

Both headlamp plastic lens frosted

Offside rear wheel buckled

Pass 18 Oct 2019 76,232 miles

Corrosion started offside front to rear brake pipe.

Corrosion to all brake disc inner surfaces.

Slight distortion both nearside wheel inner rims.

Slight play offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 29 Oct 2018 73,561 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight distortion to both nearside wheel inner rims.

Some corrosion to all brake disc surfaces.

Fail 29 Oct 2018 73,561 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight distortion to both nearside wheel inner rims.

Some corrosion to all brake disc surfaces.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 70,798 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 68,095 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tread block wear started nearside rear tyre.

Fail 23 Oct 2015 65,340 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tread block wear started nearside rear tyre.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,790 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 61,790 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,199 miles

Nearside front tyre slight wear on edges.

Some corrosion to both rear brake discs.

Pass 3 Nov 2012 55,269 miles

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 15 Oct 2011 50,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads 2/3rds worn.

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2010 40,994 miles

Both rear tyres are worn unevenly

Nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 26 Sep 2009 30,807 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,276 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 13,986 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 RZT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RZT, 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 RZT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 April 2005.

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