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FE05 WUM

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,431 mi
Last recorded142,431 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 WUM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 142,431 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 142,430 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 140,967 miles

Central brake light not working

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 139,055 miles

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

engine oil very low reading

Fail 7 Sep 2017 139,044 miles

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

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

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

engine oil very low reading

Pass 20 Sep 2016 135,123 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

dent in n/s sill

Fail 13 Sep 2016 134,955 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

dent in n/s sill

Pass 25 Sep 2015 128,575 miles

O/S/F brake disc corrosion inner.

O/S/R brake disc slight corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 128,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 122,576 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 122,576 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 114,746 miles

rear discs corroded...slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing...slight play in both rack arms...rear wiper blade missing.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 106,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2012 106,403 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2011 89,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs corroded and lipped

both front steering arms slight play

both front tyres wearing edges getting low

front brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Dec 2011 89,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs corroded and lipped

both front steering arms slight play

both front tyres wearing edges getting low

front brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Dec 2010 71,787 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 57,496 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

child seat fitted to near/side/rear

front brake discs worn and brake pads appear low

rear brake discs worn and brake pads appear low

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Dec 2009 57,496 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres close to limit

child seat fitted to near/side/rear

front brake discs worn and brake pads appear low

rear brake discs worn and brake pads appear low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Dec 2008 47,300 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted n/s/r

o/s wiper poor condition

o/s/r wheel slight bind

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 6 Dec 2007 37,433 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,110 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 WUM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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