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GJ05 WMV

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,198 mi
Last recorded115,198 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 115,198 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 108,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 108,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 100,474 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 100,473 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,846 miles

Advise slight play in offside front steering drumstick

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,816 miles

Both front tyres have outer sidewall damage

Nail in o/s/f tyre outer edge

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service light on

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 86,816 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres have outer sidewall damage

Nail in o/s/f tyre outer edge

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service light on

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 72,978 miles

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

air bag light on

noise through rack mount bolts under load

service light on

slight imbalance front brakes

slight play in rack n/s & o/s

Fail 1 Nov 2012 72,978 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

noise through rack mount bolts under load

service light on

slight imbalance front brakes

slight play in rack n/s & o/s

Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,345 miles

Airbag light on

N/S/F Tyre wearing slightly low + N/S/R Tyre wearing slightly low on outer edge (double tread)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 61,345 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag light on

N/S/F Tyre wearing slightly low + N/S/R Tyre wearing slightly low on outer edge (double tread)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,493 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 46,493 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,739 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,920 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 WMV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue 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 WMV, 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 WMV registered?

GJ05 WMV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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