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FA05 FWE

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,312 mi
Last recorded157,312 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 FWE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2017 157,312 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer hanger (7.1.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2016 142,380 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 123,660 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 123,660 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 114,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2013 108,311 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 101,651 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 90,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 79,355 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 79,355 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,219 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 60,219 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,435 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 FWE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FWE, 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 FWE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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