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FA05 KUS

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,153 mi
Last recorded95,153 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 95,153 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertray Missing

Fail 19 Oct 2018 95,147 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases As Marked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray Missing

Pass 28 Nov 2017 91,360 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2017 91,358 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 85,135 miles

Clutch anti-slip missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 85,124 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets need adjustment (8.2.3)

Clutch anti-slip missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 76,179 miles

steering rack noisy when turning

Fail 4 Dec 2015 76,177 miles

Offside Front 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

steering rack noisy when turning

Fail 20 Nov 2015 76,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 69,562 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 69,562 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 61,955 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 61,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 56,091 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 56,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,304 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,015 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,485 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 26,244 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 KUS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KUS, 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 KUS registered?

FA05 KUS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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