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FE55 HFW

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

64,173 mi
Last recorded64,173 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 HFW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2019 64,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,979 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 61,979 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 60,172 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 60,172 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 58,349 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front outer cv boot slight leak of grease

Offside Front outer cv boot slight leak of grease

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 58,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front outer cv boot slight leak of grease

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front outer cv boot slight leak of grease

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,322 miles

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

play in both inner steering arms

rear brake discs corroded

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 20 Oct 2014 54,380 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded inner braking face

slight play o/s & n/s steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2014 54,380 miles

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)

o/s/r brake disc corroded inner braking face

slight play o/s & n/s steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2013 51,920 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,903 miles

movement in steering arm inner joints

n/s/f tyre on 2mm, o/s/f tyre on 3mm. n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear discs worn and corroded

spanner lamp on dash

under covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2012 45,901 miles

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)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

movement in steering arm inner joints

n/s/f tyre on 2mm, o/s/f tyre on 3mm. n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear discs worn and corroded

spanner lamp on dash

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,281 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,196 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 35,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,313 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 25,313 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 15,611 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 HFW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FE55 HFW, 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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FE55 HFW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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