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FB05 KJJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,847 mi
Last recorded150,847 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 KJJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 150,847 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 149,937 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 149,927 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 148,896 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 144,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2017 144,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s o/s front and rear brake discs rusted/corroded but performance passed at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2016 143,930 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

play n/s intermediate steering joint

under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 3 Jun 2016 143,910 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

play n/s intermediate steering joint

under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 9 Jun 2015 136,326 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 136,306 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 128,169 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 117,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2012 89,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Oct 2012 89,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 73,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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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FB05 KJJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FB05 KJJ, 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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FB05 KJJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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