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FD05 AOT

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,952 mi
Last recorded145,952 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 AOT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2013 145,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

insurecure rear view mirror

Pass 7 Aug 2012 13,931 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front sub frame radiator support damaged

rear discs corroaded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 137,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front sub frame radiator support damaged

rear discs corroaded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 121,202 miles

Front bumper insecure

both rear tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 7 Jun 2011 121,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing outer edges

o/s/f brake disc scorred

Pass 27 May 2010 96,241 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 98,989 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

RADIATOR SUPPORT X-MEMBER DAMAGED AND BENT.

Pass 19 May 2009 69,057 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 69,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 51,311 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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FD05 AOT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FD05 AOT, 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 FD05 AOT registered?

FD05 AOT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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