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JJ04 CAR

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,335 mi
Last recorded168,335 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ04 CAR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 168,335 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 168,335 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 154,732 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 154,732 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 141,354 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 141,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 135,190 miles

both front wishbones front bushes deteriorating

both rear axle mount bushes splitting

front and rear pads low recommend replace

high level brake lamp not working/not connected?

offside rear tyre perishing and wearing towards outer edge

some play in both front steering rods - recommend replace

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Mar 2013 125,956 miles

both front wishbones front bushes starting to seperate

both rear axle front mount bushes starting to split/perish

both registration plates starting to delaminate

possible slight bulge in nearside front brake hose - recommend replace

some nearside and offside steering rod play

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Mar 2012 118,152 miles

both inner rack steer joints worn

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Mar 2012 118,152 miles

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

both inner rack steer joints worn

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Feb 2011 102,387 miles

Oil leak

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 22 Feb 2011 102,387 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 24 Feb 2010 90,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 79,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,213 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

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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JJ04 CAR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JJ04 CAR, 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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JJ04 CAR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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