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FD55 GYU

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,197 mi
Last recorded82,197 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 GYU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 82,197 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 79,341 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 79,341 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 75,157 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 75,157 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 69,802 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 60,825 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 52,872 miles

Oil leak

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

Slight play in steering rack on the nearside

Fail 2 Oct 2013 52,872 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Slight play in steering rack on the nearside

Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,250 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,924 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 37,924 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,812 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 30,812 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,029 miles

nearside rear lamp lens holed

Fail 18 Mar 2010 26,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear lamp lens holed

Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,257 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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FD55 GYU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FD55 GYU, 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 FD55 GYU registered?

FD55 GYU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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