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GJ55 ZBN

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

120,947 mi
Last recorded120,947 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 ZBN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 120,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 120,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 116,182 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 111,861 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 111,861 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 105,875 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 105,875 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 101,823 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front top mounting worn , noisy on lock to lock inspection.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ,play to inner steering arm ,, ()

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

Steering lock not functioning correctly , noise to steering rack ,on lock to lock , needs further investigation..

Fail 15 Mar 2021 101,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front top mounting worn , noisy on lock to lock inspection.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm / severely perished / cracking.. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm , severely perished / cracking.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Plus under inflated.. ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ,play to inner steering arm ,, ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,353 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 89,976 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side tie rods ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,429 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side,inner steering arms.. ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both side.. (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 82,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side,inner steering arms.. ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both side.. (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,019 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

reccomend pads with new rear discs

Fail 28 Feb 2017 73,883 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

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

reccomend pads with new rear discs

Pass 16 Feb 2016 67,199 miles

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

slight play in both inner steering arms

Fail 16 Feb 2016 67,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 9 Feb 2015 52,815 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 52,815 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 50,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front door handle slightly damaged

rear brake disc corroded

some condensation in offside rear lamp unit

Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front door handle slightly damaged

rear brake disc corroded

some condensation in offside rear lamp unit

Fail 12 Feb 2014 50,173 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front door handle damaged

rear brake disc corroded

some condensation in offside rear lamp

Pass 29 Jan 2013 46,228 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag and service warning lamp on

Fail 29 Jan 2013 46,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag and service warning lamp on

Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,465 miles

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

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

o/s/f - o/s/r - n/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,265 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 27,755 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,648 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 18,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZBN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 GJ55 ZBN, 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 ZBN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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