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FD55 EBZ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,974 mi
Last recorded95,974 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 EBZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 95,974 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 95,675 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 95,490 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 94,920 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,108 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge ()

rear brake discs corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2021 94,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertray fitted

rear brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 93,337 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

n/s/f outer cv gator leaking grease

Fail 5 Mar 2020 93,337 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

n/s/f outer cv gator leaking grease

Pass 7 Mar 2019 92,044 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 92,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification badley play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 90,463 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 88,536 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 85,907 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 85,907 miles

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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,195 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 80,365 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 80,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly split at the ends

slight play found in nearside front inner track rod arm

slight play found in offside front inner track rod arm

Pass 7 Mar 2013 77,194 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 74,162 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit

nearside outer driveshaft gaitor loose on driveshaft

very slight play sateering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2011 70,162 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 70,162 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 63,299 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,758 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 52,506 miles

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

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

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)

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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FD55 EBZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD55 EBZ, 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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FD55 EBZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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