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FD05 VKT

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,856 mi
Last recorded79,856 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 VKT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 79,856 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 79,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2015 70,877 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear brakes have slight bind

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 24 Jun 2014 62,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,710 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,695 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 44,441 miles

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

front brake discs & brake pads have slight wear & tear.

Pass 30 Jun 2012 44,441 miles

front brake discs & brake pads have slight wear & tear.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,563 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre soft

Fail 14 Jun 2011 36,563 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre soft

Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,264 miles

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

advise slight play o/s/front steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2009 22,271 miles

advise o/s/f wiper

Pass 12 Jun 2008 16,728 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 VKT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VKT, 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 VKT registered?

FD05 VKT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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