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FG55 FUB

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,848 mi
Last recorded129,848 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FUB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 129,848 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 129,827 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 122,933 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 122,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 116,745 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 116,745 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 107,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 107,364 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 100,006 miles

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 100,004 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 90,393 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 83,852 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 83,851 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 76,701 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 72,661 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 69,489 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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FG55 FUB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG55 FUB, 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 FG55 FUB registered?

FG55 FUB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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