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FG05 HDA

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,600 mi
Last recorded121,600 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 HDA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 121,600 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2020 121,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 118,976 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn inner edge

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

Nearside 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))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 118,972 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn inner edge

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

Nearside 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))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 116,098 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2018 116,092 miles

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2017 112,601 miles

play in suspension at nearside front wheel

Pass 12 May 2016 108,665 miles

Nearside Front play found at the wheel

Pass 20 May 2015 98,847 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 May 2015 98,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 88,416 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 88,413 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 79,485 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 71,408 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 64,693 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,970 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 54,839 miles

All discs worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight bind on R/N wheel.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 45,417 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,646 miles

Horn audibility getting poor.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,950 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 31,950 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HDA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HDA, 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 HDA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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