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FG05 HCX

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,816 mi
Last recorded71,816 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 HCX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,816 miles

Front brake disks poor condition

Nearside Front tyre worn

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

Offside Front tyre inner edge bad condition

Fail 1 Mar 2016 71,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in arm (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disks poor condition

Nearside Front tyre worn

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

Offside Front tyre inner edge bad condition

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

Rear brake disks poor conditiom

Pass 10 Feb 2015 66,346 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insercure

fron brake disks worn

middle exhast has damage

nsf steering rack arm play in joint

Fail 10 Feb 2015 66,346 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insercure

fron brake disks worn

middle exhast has damage

nsf steering rack arm play in joint

Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,308 miles

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

n/s steering rack end worn

Fail 3 Oct 2013 60,308 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s steering rack end worn

Pass 22 Sep 2012 52,659 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 52,659 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 49,811 miles

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

rear braks binding slightly

rear discs rusty on inner face

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 18 Nov 2011 49,804 miles

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

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

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

rear braks binding slightly

rear discs rusty on inner face

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 23 Nov 2010 45,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,827 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,142 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,893 miles

exhaust, heat shield, & floor, all badly damaged on n/s.

park brake effort 22%.

play in n/s steering rack inner track arm joint.

rear brake discs worn & corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,635 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight 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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FG05 HCX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 FG05 HCX, 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 FG05 HCX registered?

FG05 HCX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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