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FD05 URP

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,280 mi
Last recorded131,280 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 URP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 131,280 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 131,214 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 124,467 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 122,157 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 119,473 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 119,473 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 116,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 113,078 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 113,078 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 108,037 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 92,102 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 92,102 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,740 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 74,740 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 55,363 miles

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2009 55,363 miles

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2008 37,671 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 URP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 URP, 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 URP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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