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FD05 ELC

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,424 mi
Last recorded110,424 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 ELC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 110,424 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs in poor condition. very thin and corroded on inside edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 110,423 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb or headlamp lens issue. Did try cleaning but made no differance. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs in poor condition. very thin and corroded on inside edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 105,102 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 105,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 97,965 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 87,850 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 87,850 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TO BE TESTED (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TO BE TESTED (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 80,588 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 80,588 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,934 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear road wheel slightly hard to rotate

Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,228 miles

both rear binding

Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,210 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 53,205 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,333 miles

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)

both rear wheels binding

Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,714 miles

both offside tyres worn on edges

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2009 37,884 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 32,063 miles

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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FD05 ELC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FD05 ELC, 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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FD05 ELC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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