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ET05 FOV

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 FOV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s, n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2023

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s, n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022
Pass 17 Jul 2021 38,072 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 38,061 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 38,049 miles

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

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering arm slight movement ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing on inner and outer edges /perishing on outer side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose ferrules slightly corroded both ends (2xpipes) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 38,049 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering arm slight movement ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing on inner and outer edges /perishing on outer side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose ferrules slightly corroded both ends (2xpipes) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 36,961 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 35,012 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 33,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,343 miles

under covers fitted

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

rear brake discs inner faces heavily corroded and pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 28,400 miles

front discs badly lipped

front pads worn low

nsf tyre low tread-2mm

rear discs badly worn

Fail 1 Oct 2014 28,400 miles

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

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

front discs badly lipped

front pads worn low

nsf tyre low tread-2mm

rear discs badly worn

Pass 14 Oct 2013 26,225 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 23,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2011 21,025 miles

Slight cracks in offside front tyre tread

Pass 2 Oct 2010 18,365 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 18,365 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 14,645 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 14,645 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 11,165 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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ET05 FOV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ET05 FOV, 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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ET05 FOV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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