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FE05 RYX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,230 mi
Last recorded131,230 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 RYX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 131,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2025 125,336 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 119,545 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view DAMAGED AT THE THE BOTTOM OF ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 119,478 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPER ABOVE THE BEAM AXLE IS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH LAMPS INOPERATIVE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view DAMAGED AT THE THE BOTTOM OF ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2022 108,257 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 108,246 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 95,792 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,500 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 66,199 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 61,074 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 61,072 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box mounting (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 58,793 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 55,800 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)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 55,800 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 49,946 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,303 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 41,303 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,999 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 26,973 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 26,973 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,649 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,879 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 18,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,025 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,203 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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FE05 RYX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RYX, 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 RYX registered?

FE05 RYX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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