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FA05 AFU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,649 mi
Last recorded127,649 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 AFU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 127,649 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 127,649 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 107,607 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 96,633 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 96,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 90,236 miles

Brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,287 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes covered not allowing a full inspection

Fail 16 Jun 2015 83,287 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all brake pipes covered not allowing a full inspection

Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,698 miles

o/s.f play in trackarm

Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,320 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,926 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 52,511 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,348 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 44,348 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,862 miles

advise renewing front discs when renewing pads

Fail 28 Jul 2009 38,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise renewing front discs when renewing pads

Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,523 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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FA05 AFU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AFU, 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 AFU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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