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GJ05 WLD

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

127,341 mi
Last recorded127,341 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 WLD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 127,341 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 127,341 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 121,994 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 121,994 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 117,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 113,268 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 113,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 108,590 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 109,311 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 109,311 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (7.3 (b)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Sep 2019 104,176 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both bean image not as clear but can still be seen (4.1.4 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 99,080 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 99,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 92,516 miles

windscreen not attached to vehicle

Fail 6 Oct 2017 92,516 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

windscreen not attached to vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2016 83,827 miles

Centre exhaust rubber deteriated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit and both edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 83,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre exhaust rubber deteriated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit and both edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 75,534 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 75,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,562 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 69,408 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 63,055 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres badly perished and worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Apr 2011 50,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engins number one coil pack insacure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn unevenly and perished on tread and side walls

Fail 2 Apr 2011 50,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engins number one coil pack insacure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn unevenly and perished on tread and side walls

Fail 31 Mar 2010 41,778 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,778 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,179 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate distorted not affecting characters,/, nearside front tyre worn on edges

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 WLD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 WLD, 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 WLD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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