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FG05 VWJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,916 mi
Last recorded104,916 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 VWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 104,916 miles

Front advises engine mouting

Fail 17 Feb 2016 104,916 miles

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

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

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

Front advises engine mouting

Pass 25 Feb 2015 98,900 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to service limits

Slight knock in steering

Some damage to o/s mirror casing

Some runout to o/s/f wheel rim

Pass 17 Apr 2014 92,321 miles

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

steering lock weak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 92,321 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

steering lock weak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 84,553 miles

offside door mirror surround is damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2013 84,553 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside door mirror surround is damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,686 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,262 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 62,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 26 Jun 2009 41,211 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,903 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 VWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue 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 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

FG05 VWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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The MOT history for FG05 VWJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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