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FE05 SVG

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,581 mi
Last recorded83,581 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 SVG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 83,581 miles

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 7 Dec 2017 83,581 miles

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 72,685 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front rack end slight play

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 69,040 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,036 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 65,890 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2014 57,963 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 51,991 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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,991 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2012 46,253 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,446 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 43,446 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 35,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,479 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,907 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FE05 SVG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue 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 SVG, 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 SVG registered?

FE05 SVG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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