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FA05 JTZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

168,212 mi
Last recorded168,212 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 JTZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 168,212 miles

o/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak from engine

play in n/s/f rackend

slight leak from o/s/f inner c.v boot

Fail 9 May 2017 168,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak from engine

play in n/s/f rackend

slight leak from o/s/f inner c.v boot

Pass 7 May 2016 163,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all brake discs corroded

play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 4 May 2016 163,758 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf welded and front pipe loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Track rod end inappropriately modified two nuts fitted as thread damaged (2.2.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs corroded

bolts missing from front exhaust mounting, rear rubber broken but system still adequately supported

play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 17 Apr 2015 160,550 miles

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

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

all four discs rusty

Pass 13 May 2014 152,456 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 152,322 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 146,679 miles

child seats fitted to rear

front wipers smear

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Fail 8 Apr 2013 146,679 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

child seats fitted to rear

front wipers smear

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 28 Apr 2012 136,944 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 136,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 May 2011 126,576 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 126,576 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 113,803 miles

Baby seats fitted to both n/s/r and o/s/r

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2010 113,803 miles

Baby seats fitted to both n/s/r and o/s/r

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 15 May 2009 97,692 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)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 97,692 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2008 82,989 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 82,989 miles

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

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 JTZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 JTZ, 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 JTZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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