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FD05 FWS

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,019 mi
Last recorded89,019 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 FWS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 89,019 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroding. (3.5.1i)

knock heard/felt from steering rack/lower colum area?.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 89,014 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroding. (3.5.1i)

knock heard/felt from steering rack/lower colum area?.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,065 miles

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

NSF mirror glass broken

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 80,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

NSF mirror glass broken

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 70,381 miles

NSF roadwheel inner bead rim as distorted as it can be without being a failure item. reapir or replacement should be considered

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs badly worn

Fail 27 Feb 2014 70,378 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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

NSF roadwheel inner bead rim as distorted as it can be without being a failure item. reapir or replacement should be considered

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,551 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,962 miles

fronts discs corroded but not to excess

Fail 16 Jun 2011 47,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fronts discs corroded but not to excess

Pass 12 Jul 2010 37,669 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,151 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 27,127 miles

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)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 27,127 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 May 2009 26,637 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 26,605 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread and worn on edges

possible slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 May 2008 19,849 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 FWS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc 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 FD05 FWS, 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 FWS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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