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GX05 SJY

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,376 mi
Last recorded125,376 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 SJY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 125,376 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and nearside front tyres- worn inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2017 115,254 miles

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

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

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Pass 14 Dec 2016 97,261 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has play

Fail 12 Dec 2016 97,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front steering arm has play

Pass 4 Nov 2015 81,590 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 81,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,733 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 78,733 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 74,342 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,499 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 70,499 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 65,951 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 65,941 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,988 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 59,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,641 miles

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

slight play in the steering rack nearside arm inner joint

Fail 18 Feb 2010 54,641 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

slight play in the steering rack nearside arm inner joint

Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,758 miles

Offside rear wheel is binding slightly.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,224 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 30,224 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SJY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SJY, 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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GX05 SJY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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