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FG05 UZW

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,271 mi
Last recorded121,271 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 UZW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 121,271 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 118,925 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 116,581 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 116,580 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag light on (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 114,545 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 112,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 109,881 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 105,856 miles

Engine cover fitted obstruct view

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 103,571 miles

play in steering joints

Fail 14 Oct 2015 103,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

play in steering joints

Pass 13 Oct 2014 102,358 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 98,620 miles

nearside front outer sill damaged

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 98,620 miles

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

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

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

nearside front outer sill damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2013 98,616 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer body sill is damaged

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 97,059 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 92,841 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 92,841 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside 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)

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 28 Sep 2010 83,329 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 83,329 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2009 72,618 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK ARMS BOTH SIDES

Pass 19 Jun 2008 54,839 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

offside front tyre worn on edges and close to wear blocks

Fail 19 Jun 2008 54,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres worn on edges and close to wear blocks

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 UZW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UZW, 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 UZW registered?

FG05 UZW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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