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FA05 MDO

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,827 mi
Last recorded91,827 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2017 91,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

center heat shield loose

m/l on

Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,972 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

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

engine light on

heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2016 85,972 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

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

engine light on

heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2016 85,876 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

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

engine light on

heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2015 74,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Fail 17 Sep 2015 74,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 23 Sep 2014 63,205 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

m/l on

Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,858 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 52,604 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 52,604 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,780 miles

slight play nearside & offside steering rack track rods

slight play offside track rod end

Fail 14 Nov 2011 47,780 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play nearside & offside steering rack track rods

slight play offside track rod end

Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,559 miles

engine oil low

n/s front tyre near legal limits

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Oct 2009 38,907 miles

offside front tyre getting close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,893 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,836 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 30,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 MDO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MDO, 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 MDO registered?

FA05 MDO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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