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FD05 URU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,525 mi
Last recorded145,525 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 URU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 145,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 145,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 138,711 miles

Front disc inner faces only 1/2 being used

Fail 18 Aug 2023 138,640 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values reaching 6.5 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front disc inner faces only 1/2 being used

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 127,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slightly weeping

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly weeping

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 18 Aug 2021 119,800 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 114,847 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 109,304 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slightly weeping

Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly weeping

Pass 28 Jul 2018 102,540 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 93,596 miles

Fuel flap seal split but still preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Inner rack joint play - Strong advise

Nearside Rear Tyre close to the legal limit of 1.6mm

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Inner rack joint play - Strong advise

Offside Rear Tyre close to the legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 19 Aug 2016 86,693 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 86,686 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2014 83,762 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 80,842 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 78,614 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 76,836 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 73,977 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 73,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 70,661 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 62,511 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 URU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 URU, 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 URU registered?

FD05 URU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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