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FD05 VKZ

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,371 mi
Last recorded157,371 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 VKZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 157,371 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r parking brake efficiency low may require adjustments

o/s/r tyre outer edges worn

Pass 28 May 2019 152,025 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 146,604 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer edges worn

Fail 8 Jun 2018 146,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer edges worn

Pass 27 May 2017 140,020 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 140,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 140,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 128,339 miles

front inner steering rack joints worn

front to rear metal brake pipes

nearside rear handbrake low & binding

Pass 6 Jun 2015 113,017 miles

offside front metal brake pipe corroding

Fail 18 May 2015 111,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 97,920 miles

top engine mount weak

Fail 30 May 2014 97,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

top engine mount weak

Pass 31 May 2013 86,546 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 86,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2012 75,512 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2012 75,459 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 64,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

idle speed highish

Pass 26 May 2010 56,208 miles

idle speed highish ???

Pass 19 May 2009 48,745 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 42,256 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 42,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VKZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VKZ, 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 VKZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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