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FG05 HCL

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,916 mi
Last recorded122,916 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 HCL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 122,916 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 122,916 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,872 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Knocking through steering

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 122,872 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Knocking through steering

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 112,895 miles

Front Fog lights not working.

Front Tyres wearing low in center,3mm.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 102,650 miles

Front both sides fog lights not working.

Rear center brake light not working.

Fail 16 Nov 2016 102,544 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front both sides fog lights not working.

Rear center brake light not working.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,656 miles

advise o/s/f track rod end has free play

Pass 22 Sep 2014 80,545 miles

advise front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Sep 2014 80,545 miles

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

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

advise front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2013 72,785 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 65,024 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 65,024 miles

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

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 57,672 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,639 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 9 Sep 2008 29,650 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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FG05 HCL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG05 HCL, 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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FG05 HCL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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