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FD05 FXL

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,585 mi
Last recorded100,585 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 FXL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 100,585 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 100,350 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All Rear ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 97,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All Rear ()

Pass 24 Nov 2022 95,909 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 93,513 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 91,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 91,732 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 89,774 miles

Nearside Front Hub lower bearing worn and has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 86,449 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 86,444 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Abs wiring loose, due to corroded bracket (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2017 82,933 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 82,890 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack balljoint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack balljoint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 80,819 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill damaged (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 80,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on rear of caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on rear of caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount broken and bearings exposed/missing (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill damaged (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,257 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 74,309 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,725 miles

1. Both rear brake discs corroded on inside edges. 2. Both front brake discs becoming worn and corroded. 3. Pin hole in offside front outer drive shaft gaiter. 4. Rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2013 61,459 miles

1.off side rear brake pads wearing low 2.rear brake disc becomming pitted on inside edge 3.off side rear tyre wearing low

4.both front tyres near legal limites 5.pin hole in off side outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 10 Mar 2012 54,037 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,085 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 50,085 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,933 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 39,933 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,850 miles

small cuts in n/s/f tyre inner side wall.

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 FXL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FXL, 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 FXL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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