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FD05 OLJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,397 mi
Last recorded140,397 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 OLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 140,397 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 128,615 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 128,605 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 140,886 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 113,352 miles

Both front tyres balding on edges of tread.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 113,352 miles

Both front tyres balding on edges of tread.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 105,769 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 105,769 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 94,632 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 75,492 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 75,492 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 55,083 miles

exhaust system rusty

small chip in windscreen

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 OLJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

FD05 OLJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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