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GV05 AXJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,871 mi
Last recorded157,871 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 AXJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 157,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 148,970 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate damaged.

Front tyres worn close to the legal limit.

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

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

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

o/s/f steering arm has slight play.

Pass 16 May 2017 137,109 miles

Oil leak.

n/s/f inner track bar has slight play.

Pass 9 May 2016 124,256 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 124,256 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 113,722 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)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 103,417 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 103,417 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central exhaust mounting is in poor condition.

Slight binding on both rear brakes.

Fail 16 May 2013 90,604 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 90,604 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 77,379 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 65,091 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 65,091 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,984 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 51,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,331 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 25,046 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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GV05 AXJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GV05 AXJ, 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 GV05 AXJ registered?

GV05 AXJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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