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FG05 HTL

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

80,576 mi
Last recorded80,576 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 HTL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 80,576 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 80,576 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 80,535 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 80,535 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2023 80,496 miles

Nearside Front stearing rack end slight play

both front head lights faded

rear brake pipes corroded and covered in grease

Pass 25 Jul 2022 79,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust rubber broken

slight play in nearside front rack arm

Fail 25 Jul 2022 79,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

centre exhaust rubber broken

offside rear tyre perished

slight play in nearside front rack arm

Pass 26 Jul 2021 79,145 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 79,144 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,568 miles

Nearside Front Outer stearing rack end worn

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

both front top strut mountings noisy

both rear axle brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2020 78,567 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle and rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer stearing rack end worn

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

both front top strut mountings noisy

both rear axle brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 77,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2019 77,666 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 76,907 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 76,310 miles

advise corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 11 May 2016 75,363 miles

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

slight noise o/s drive shaft

slight play n/s stearing rack end

Pass 6 May 2015 88,286 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 88,286 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 60,033 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 53,261 miles

o/s/f outer c v joint slight knock on full lock

Fail 8 May 2013 53,261 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f outer c v joint slight knock on full lock

Pass 4 May 2012 47,620 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 47,620 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,067 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 40,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,508 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 30,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,529 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,152 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 HTL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HTL, 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 HTL registered?

FG05 HTL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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