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GJ05 UXU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,459 mi
Last recorded123,459 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 123,459 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 123,458 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 113,408 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 113,068 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 96,778 miles

front tyres worn on outside edges

handbrake lever side trim loose

rear discs corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2014 96,613 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on outside edges

handbrake lever side trim loose

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 86,038 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades slightly split

Fail 18 Dec 2013 86,038 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades slightly split

Pass 17 Dec 2012 76,990 miles

slightplay in offside rack joint.

small chip in screen

Fail 17 Dec 2012 76,900 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slightplay in offside rack joint.

small chip in screen

Pass 12 Dec 2011 67,918 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

near side rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 9 Dec 2011 67,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

near side rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Dec 2010 54,557 miles

rear brake discs pitted on edges and slightly binding

Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,098 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,784 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,089 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 UXU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UXU, 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 UXU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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