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FA05 MFP

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,435 mi
Last recorded81,435 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 81,435 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 81,435 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 75,679 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split almost to excess,fluid loss apparent (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded green pipe across beam axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,405 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 67,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,076 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)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,541 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 54,541 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 47,748 miles

Airbag and serv light on

Fail 7 Aug 2012 47,748 miles

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

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

Airbag and serv light on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,815 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,998 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,885 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 25,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 16,363 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 16,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 MFP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MFP, 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 MFP registered?

FA05 MFP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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