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FE55 ULG

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,634 mi
Last recorded163,634 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 ULG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 163,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 163,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 151,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S REAR OVER REAR AXLE. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 151,338 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/S FRONT. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S REAR OVER REAR AXLE. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 143,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2021 143,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 137,262 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 125,566 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 125,566 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right O/S . ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 118,595 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS O/S AND N/S REAR (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 118,595 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS O/S AND N/S REAR (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc O/S BOOT LOOSE ON SHAFT. NEW RETAINING CLIP FITTED (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 118,577 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 106,005 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S AND N/S FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 96,726 miles

Engine lumpy at idle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front window not working

Fail 23 Nov 2015 96,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine lumpy at idle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front window not working

Pass 10 Dec 2014 90,548 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,718 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 82,718 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 68,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 56,860 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 45,596 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 35,188 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,780 miles

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

only just passed smoke test

Fail 27 Aug 2009 32,780 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

only just passed smoke test

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,600 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 25,526 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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 ULG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ULG, 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 ULG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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