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FG55 FTK

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,304 mi
Last recorded134,304 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FTK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 134,304 miles

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2016 126,291 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 126,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 118,787 miles

o/s/r disc corroded ok in rollers

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 3 Apr 2015 118,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r disc corroded ok in rollers

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2014 113,191 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 113,191 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 107,348 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play felt in rack or o/s steering arm

Pass 4 Oct 2012 93,605 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 79,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise free play in near side steering arm

Fail 7 Sep 2011 79,198 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise free play in near side steering arm

Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,360 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,262 miles

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

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

slight play nearside steering arm

Fail 10 Sep 2008 38,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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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FG55 FTK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FG55 FTK, 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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FG55 FTK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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