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FD54 EZL

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,622 mi
Last recorded54,622 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 EZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 54,622 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread From and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 54,613 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 53,630 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 52,360 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 52,360 miles

Brake performance not tested o/s/f spring (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 49,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall is heavily scrubbed not cords showing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip/ crack n/s lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 49,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall is heavily scrubbed not cords showing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip/ crack n/s lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 45,654 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 45,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade is insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 41,016 miles

All discs corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 40,896 miles

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

All discs corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 30,387 miles

Rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2016 30,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 19,337 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 18,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 9,429 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013
Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,407 miles

Off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Jan 2012 58,407 miles

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

Off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,537 miles

X STRONG ADVISR X play in both sides front lower ball joints, recommend repair/replacement

Fail 9 Feb 2011 47,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

X STRONG ADVISR X play in both sides front lower ball joints, recommend repair/replacement

Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,119 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,412 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,474 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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FD54 EZL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FD54 EZL, 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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FD54 EZL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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