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GV05 LHJ

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,047 mi
Last recorded63,047 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 LHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 63,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 62,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 61,720 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

headlamps slightly misty

Pass 11 Jul 2022 58,580 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 56,673 miles

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

central rear seatbelt clasp faulty but working

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 14 Jul 2020 54,778 miles

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

corrosion developing on inner surface rear brake discs

Pass 11 Jun 2019 51,470 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 51,470 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 48,770 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers & shields fitted

nearside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 12 Jun 2017 46,288 miles

engine cover

n/s/f inner steering rack tie bar end showing wear

rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration

under shield

Pass 7 Jun 2016 43,829 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 37,774 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 32,656 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 32,656 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2013 28,055 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads low approx 75% worn

Pass 12 Jul 2012 26,678 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 21,919 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 17,192 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 14,494 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 11,082 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 LHJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LHJ, 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 LHJ registered?

GV05 LHJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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