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FA05 ABV

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,355 mi
Last recorded124,355 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 ABV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 124,355 miles

Front all brake discs corroded

Front heat shield loose

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Apr 2018 124,353 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front all brake discs corroded

Front heat shield loose

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 May 2017 119,415 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play in off side steering rack joint

Fail 17 May 2017 119,415 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play in off side steering rack joint

Pass 8 Mar 2016 109,868 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 109,867 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported both mounts broken off (7.1.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 97,753 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 97,751 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 85,797 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 85,797 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,607 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2013 79,607 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

front number plate damaged

Pass 23 May 2008 23,347 miles

noise and slight play from steering rack area obscured by vehicle undertray

slight play in n/s steering rack end joint/drumstick

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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FA05 ABV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FA05 ABV, 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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FA05 ABV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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