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FG05 HUK

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,841 mi
Last recorded80,841 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 HUK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 80,841 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 80,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,248 miles

rear brake discs pitted

front brake discs pitted

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,246 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 11 Mar 2015 66,246 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Mar 2014 61,027 miles

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

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

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

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

slight movement in n/s/f and n/s/f steering inner tie bars

Fail 12 Mar 2014 61,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

slight movement in n/s/f and n/s/f steering inner tie bars

Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,254 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 54,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 48,860 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2012 48,806 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

N/S/R BRAKE DISC BADLY CORRODED/PITTED.

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

O/S/R BRAKE DISC BADLY CORRODED/PITTED.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2011 43,963 miles

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

N/S/R BRAKE DISC BADLY CORRODED.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PLAY/WEAR IN STEERING RACK.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,963 miles

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

N/S/R BRAKE DISC BADLY CORRODED.

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED.

PLAY/WEAR IN STEERING RACK.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,024 miles

slight brakes binding on rear

Fail 25 Feb 2009 33,107 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,107 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,669 miles

Both front wiper blades torn

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)

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 HUK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HUK, 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 HUK registered?

FG05 HUK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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