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FE55 UDS

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,320 mi
Last recorded142,320 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 UDS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 142,320 miles

vehicle is prepared for motorsport / competition use some manufactures safety systems have been removed or changed

Pass 2 Aug 2024 141,109 miles

vehicle prepaired for motorsport use manufacture saftey systems have been remove and vehicle is fiteed with rollcage and motorsport seats and belts

Pass 28 Mar 2022 140,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 140,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 139,505 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 138,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

horn only working on left side of steering wheel

slight play in both inner rack joints

vehicle heavily modified for track use no rear seats or seatbelts

Pass 21 Sep 2018 134,873 miles

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

Handbrake may need adjusting. 18%

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 122,488 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 108,645 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 108,644 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working ignition off (flashing) (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 99,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 88,394 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 78,811 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 72,170 miles

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

slight play in steering

Pass 25 Aug 2012 72,170 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 20 Aug 2011 64,861 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 64,859 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,305 miles

front and rear brake disc's

Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,033 miles

wear on front and rear brake disc's

wear on front tyres

Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,853 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 30,852 miles

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

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

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 UDS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UDS, 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 UDS registered?

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

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