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FD05 VLA

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,378 mi
Last recorded88,378 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 VLA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 88,378 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 88,378 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 75,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 71,056 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 59,472 miles

Central exhaust silencer rattling

Pass 2 Jul 2018 49,325 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 49,020 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 47,987 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 44,945 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 44,945 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Fail 15 Apr 2014 41,390 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN, REAR BRAKE PADS 75% WORN, FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,390 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN, REAR BRAKE PADS 75% WORN, FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Fail 22 Apr 2013 38,246 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,246 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 35,084 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 10 May 2011 30,957 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 26,625 miles

ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

Pass 8 May 2009 21,717 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 15,680 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN

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 VLA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLA, 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 VLA registered?

FD05 VLA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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