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FD05 OLH

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,648 mi
Last recorded150,648 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 OLH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2021 150,648 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 146,995 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 146,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 142,793 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 137,160 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 127,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 127,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 124,901 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 124,349 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 124,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement in front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 119,917 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 113,046 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 102,928 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 93,599 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 71,660 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 71,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,661 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 May 2008 43,452 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 OLH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel 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 OLH, 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 OLH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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