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FE55 OFT

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,859 mi
Last recorded146,859 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 OFT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 146,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn smooth outside edge

Fail 12 Mar 2018 146,859 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)

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 Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn smooth outside edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 139,076 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 139,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 131,760 miles

"service" light indicates a fault

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 121,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 121,668 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 114,127 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 114,085 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 107,718 miles

Airbag light indicates a fault

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

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

OSR wheel slightly binding

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 107,718 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag light indicates a fault

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

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

OSR wheel slightly binding

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 101,752 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 101,752 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 92,313 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 92,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 71,323 miles

osf wheel rim bent

Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in offside steering rack joint

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 OFT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OFT, 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 OFT registered?

FE55 OFT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is FE55 OFT safe to buy?

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