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FD05 FXG

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,995 mi
Last recorded97,995 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 FXG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 97,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes into and from rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

back box exhaust rubber deteriorated

both rear tyres perished / cracking

oil level dip stick broken

Fail 14 May 2019 97,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes into and from rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

back box exhaust rubber deteriorated

both rear tyres perished / cracking

oil level dip stick broken

Pass 14 May 2018 91,265 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2018 91,265 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Both front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 82,808 miles

slight play in off side front steering rack arm

Pass 28 May 2016 72,334 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 59,152 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 May 2015 59,152 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2014 45,225 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 45,225 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,784 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in offside front steering arm joint

Fail 10 Jun 2013 43,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in offside front steering arm joint

Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,492 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,230 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 41,230 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,054 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 39,236 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 38,090 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 FXG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FD05 FXG, 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 FXG registered?

FD05 FXG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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