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FG05 UZE

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,928 mi
Last recorded66,928 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 UZE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 66,928 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 66,928 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,529 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 61,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 55,153 miles

Front springs slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,153 miles

Front springs slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight bind at offside rear brake

slight movement at steering rack

Fail 22 Sep 2014 52,734 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight bind at offside rear brake

slight movement at steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

noise on both front suspension legs when turning

Fail 30 Sep 2013 45,398 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

noise on both front suspension legs when turning

Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,095 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2011 33,683 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 25,002 miles

advise rear discs pitted

Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,805 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 21,805 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,272 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre has cut in tread

Fail 24 Apr 2009 18,272 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre has cut in tread

Pass 1 May 2008 14,010 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 14,010 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 13,605 miles

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

n/s tyres sidewalls in poor condition

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 UZE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UZE, 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 UZE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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