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FE05 RXT

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,760 mi
Last recorded117,760 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 RXT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 117,760 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Mar 2022 117,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2021 108,435 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

wipers smear

Fail 12 Mar 2021 108,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

wipers smear

Pass 9 Mar 2020 102,980 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 100,194 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 95,240 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,951 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 78,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,801 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 62,479 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,577 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,844 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,851 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 34,014 miles

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

Surface cracking on both rear tyre walls.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 34,014 miles

Surface cracking on both rear tyre walls.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,958 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,678 miles

rear right tyre has screw in centerof tread

rear wiper blade split

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 RXT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE05 RXT, 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 RXT registered?

FE05 RXT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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