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GV54 VJM

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,888 mi
Last recorded125,888 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 VJM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 125,888 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 125,881 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 121,924 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 120,610 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 120,500 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 117,403 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 117,403 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 115,025 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 115,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 113,191 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 108,000 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 107,994 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 104,049 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 98,827 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 98,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 91,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 62,011 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,259 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 47,945 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 43,561 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,131 miles

both front discs lipped ,

front pads wearing low.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,473 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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GV54 VJM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GV54 VJM, 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 GV54 VJM registered?

GV54 VJM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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