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GX05 CRJ

2005 Renault Megane

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,562 mi
Last recorded102,562 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 CRJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 102,562 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2017 102,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play BALL JOINT EXCESS PLAY ON STEERING RACK (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB FITTED INCORRECTLY (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 97,120 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 97,120 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 93,247 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015

Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 87,783 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 45,794 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 76,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 76,088 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,919 miles

Front brake discs are worn.

Front inner brake pads are worn

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs are worn.

Rear inner brake pads are wearing thin.

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 55,919 miles

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

Front brake discs are worn.

Front inner brake pads are worn

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs are worn.

Rear inner brake pads are wearing thin.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 37,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Fail 3 Jul 2010 37,563 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,367 miles

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

n/s/f inner steering joint has slight play

n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge/wall

Pass 5 Jul 2008 27,777 miles

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

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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GX05 CRJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GX05 CRJ, 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 GX05 CRJ registered?

GX05 CRJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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