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FE55 FTC

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

36,968 mi
Last recorded36,968 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 FTC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 36,968 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs have wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective both middle and rear hanger broken still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes have wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 32,568 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 19 Feb 2025 32,567 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to corrded pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 6 Feb 2024 30,489 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/60R16 ()

Pass 6 Feb 2023 28,714 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 28,710 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 25,894 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 23,648 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 22,648 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 22,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 19,640 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 15,617 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 12,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 9,791 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 6,319 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 3,207 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 406 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 76,676 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,530 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 64,448 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 51,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,226 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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FE55 FTC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 FE55 FTC, 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 FE55 FTC registered?

FE55 FTC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FE55 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 FTC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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