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FE05 SZC

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,135 mi
Last recorded83,135 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,135 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 83,135 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

front brakes imabalanced 29% (legal limit 35%)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 72,616 miles

Both inner steering rack joints have play in the ball joints

Fail 20 Apr 2016 72,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both inner steering rack joints have play in the ball joints

Pass 27 Apr 2015 61,849 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,163 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 52,163 miles

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,266 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 44,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,533 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in o/s front inner tie rod

Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,801 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 30,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Slight play in both front wheels side to side.

Pass 4 May 2010 27,180 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 4 May 2010 27,180 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 22 Apr 2009 22,797 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 18,581 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 SZC 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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

FE05 SZC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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