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GJ55 JFO

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,252 mi
Last recorded129,252 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 JFO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 129,252 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount rubber mount worn.

Fail 28 May 2019 129,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear exhaust mount rubber mount worn.

Pass 25 May 2018 113,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipe on rout towards rear brakes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where joins flexy pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 113,049 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipe on rout towards rear brakes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where joins flexy pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,045 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 85,539 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes at osr are very rusty

osf metal brake pipe is very rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2014 83,675 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 83,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 78,783 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 63,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 63,387 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 44,892 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,753 miles

offside front topmount slight clicking noise

Fail 1 Apr 2011 42,753 miles

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

offside front topmount slight clicking noise

Fail 29 Apr 2010 38,799 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,799 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 34,697 miles

front brake pads look low

offside and nearside front wiper blades split

slight binding of both rear brakes

Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,667 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,404 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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GJ55 JFO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GJ55 JFO, 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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GJ55 JFO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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