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FG05 KHF

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,786 mi
Last recorded69,786 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 KHF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2018 69,786 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine exceeds plate value 1.50 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f strut top mount in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2017 66,673 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,760 miles

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

n/s/f top mount in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2015 58,633 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 8 Apr 2015 58,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,039 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 55,033 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WORN.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,113 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,649 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 46,649 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 40,801 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 34,966 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,966 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,886 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 28,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 21,558 miles

advise on front number plate

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 KHF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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