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FG05 MYM

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,140 mi
Last recorded101,140 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 MYM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 101,140 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

center brake light not working

gear and engine oil leak

nearside driveshaft c.v boot split and lost its grease

nearside rear tyre deep cut in sidewall

Fail 9 Sep 2015 101,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Electrical wiring insecure hanging down with driveshaft (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

center brake light not working

gear and engine oil leak

nearside driveshaft c.v boot split and lost its grease

nearside rear tyre deep cut in sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2014 87,822 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,131 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 76,111 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,429 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 58,829 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 58,813 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 25 May 2010 50,117 miles

Slight free movement in n/s/f steering rack arm.

Fail 24 May 2010 50,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Slight free movement in n/s/f steering rack arm.

Pass 29 May 2009
Pass 30 May 2008 33,392 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 MYM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MYM, 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 MYM registered?

FG05 MYM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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