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FG05 UMO

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,642 mi
Last recorded99,642 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 UMO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 99,642 miles

inner stearing rack joints has slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2014 93,522 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,196 miles

n,s,f and o,s,f inner rack ends slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,768 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 75,768 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,670 miles

slight play in n/s track rod inner joint/ steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,931 miles

Advise slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 62,931 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,824 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 51,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside sill damaged

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2008 40,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

advise condition of rear number plate

advise nearside sill damaged

advise undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2008 40,564 miles

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

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

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

advise condition of rear number plate

advise nearside sill damaged

advise undertray and engine cover fitted

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 UMO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel 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 UMO, 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 UMO registered?

FG05 UMO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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