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FE55 OGM

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,508 mi
Last recorded162,508 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 162,508 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 162,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 149,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to dip stick

o/s front tyre wearing inner/outer edges

Fail 8 Jul 2015 148,720 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to dip stick

Pass 18 Jul 2014 136,858 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 136,858 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 134,091 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 134,091 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 125,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 125,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 113,245 miles

hubcapps fitted

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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front discs are worn

slight play in nearside steering arm

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 20 Jul 2011 113,245 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

cover over eng

cover under vehicle

front discs are worn

hubcapps fitted

slight play in nearside steering arm

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 29 Jun 2010 96,471 miles

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

slight play in nearside and offside track rods.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 85,866 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack joints

Pass 29 Aug 2008 73,653 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 OGM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OGM, 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 OGM registered?

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

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