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GX55 MJU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,585 mi
Last recorded89,585 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 MJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 89,585 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 89,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 89,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 18 Feb 2015 81,413 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 81,412 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Feb 2014 72,591 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,786 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear brake discs pitted

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,510 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 54,510 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,259 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,050 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,989 miles

dent on o/s/r door

front brake discs lipped

strong advice o/s/f screen bottom cracked not in swep of wipers

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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GX55 MJU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GX55 MJU, 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 GX55 MJU registered?

GX55 MJU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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