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GL05 FCJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,726 mi
Last recorded98,726 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 FCJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 98,726 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 91,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 91,104 miles

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

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

both front side repeaters secured by tape

Pass 21 Jul 2023 81,215 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front body penal damaged but not sharp edge

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both side (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 77,605 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front body penal damaged but not sharp edge

Pass 11 Sep 2021 69,172 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 69,170 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 66,451 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 61,973 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 61,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,237 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage on outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both steering arms have slight play in the ball joints

centre exhaust rubber mounting perished but still supporting exhaust system

centre stop light not working

rear exhaust rubber mounting split but still supporting exhaust system

Pass 20 Apr 2017 56,231 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 56,231 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,993 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on shoulder

Nearside inner steering rack joint has free play

Nearside windscreen wiper blade torn/split

Offside Rear tyre cracked on shoulder

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust mounting has partial failure

high level centre stop light dim

Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,773 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 50,773 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2014 48,449 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,196 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 44,196 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,454 miles

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

nearside steering rack inner joint worn slightly

rear brake disc's pitted

Fail 19 Apr 2012 41,454 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside steering rack inner joint worn slightly

rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,888 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,500 miles

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

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

Slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,662 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 16,925 miles

front brake discs corroding

rear brake discs corroding

slight play in nearside steering arm joint

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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GL05 FCJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GL05 FCJ, 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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GL05 FCJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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