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GJ05 UYT

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 UYT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020

when turning steering wheel steering rock making noise

Pass 20 Jul 2019 138,441 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under-trays fitted.

Pass 25 Aug 2018

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2018

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 117,887 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 117,887 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 108,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ns and os steering rack inner joints has play

Fail 20 Jan 2016 108,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ns and os steering rack inner joints has play

Pass 24 Feb 2015 104,079 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 104,078 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

ubc wet

wheel covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2014 92,704 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 92,704 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,639 miles

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms

Fail 29 Apr 2013 84,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms

Pass 28 Apr 2012 75,288 miles

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Fail 28 Apr 2012 75,288 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,153 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 55,153 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 41,334 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,588 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 UYT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UYT, 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 UYT registered?

GJ05 UYT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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