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FA05 MBO

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,274 mi
Last recorded56,274 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 MBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2017 56,274 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

o/s/f foglamp broken

Pass 1 May 2015 47,794 miles

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

o/s front spot lamp lens broken

Fail 28 Apr 2015 47,744 miles

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

o/s front spot lamp lens broken

Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,436 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 41,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 31,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2013 31,182 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 16,379 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 5,895 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

O/S/R TYRE SHOWING WEAR

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE HEAVILY LIPPED

Pass 4 May 2010 78,618 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 78,312 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 60,861 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 60,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,460 miles

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

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 MBO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MBO, 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 MBO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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