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FE05 ODJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,306 mi
Last recorded57,306 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 ODJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 57,306 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 50,315 miles

Both rear beam axle front bushes starting to split.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside front suspension coil spring corroded.

Wiper blades slightly smeary.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 50,315 miles

Both rear beam axle front bushes starting to split.

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside front suspension coil spring corroded.

Wiper blades slightly smeary.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,963 miles

Vehicle has undershields fitted so not all components can be checked.

Fail 23 Sep 2015 46,963 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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Vehicle has undershields fitted so not all components can be checked.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 43,476 miles

Noise coming from offside front top mount area.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,272 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 41,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,701 miles

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

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

near side and off side front tyres void of tread on outter edges. NOT within testable area

near side and off side rear tyres split on the inner side walls

Fail 15 Mar 2012 35,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side and off side front tyres void of tread on outter edges. NOT within testable area

near side and off side rear tyres split on the inner side walls

Fail 17 Mar 2011 33,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side rear tyre is low on tread on outside edge

off side and near side front brake discs are worn

Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

near side rear tyre is low on tread on outside edge

off side and near side front brake discs are worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,185 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,337 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,145 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 16,145 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FE05 ODJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FE05 ODJ, 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 FE05 ODJ registered?

FE05 ODJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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