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FA05 AFO

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,845 mi
Last recorded115,845 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 AFO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 115,845 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 115,845 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 103,196 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 98,615 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 98,615 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 93,932 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2015 89,138 miles

cut in inner sidewall on nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 1 Feb 2014 84,904 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 80,006 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 75,820 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,182 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 67,201 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 67,201 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 67,109 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 55,851 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,440 miles

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

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 AFO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA05 AFO, 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 FA05 AFO registered?

FA05 AFO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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