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FG55 FWW

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,586 mi
Last recorded109,586 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FWW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 109,586 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 109,316 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 97,746 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 97,746 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 86,321 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,306 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 75,127 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 63,014 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Aug 2014 62,938 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

brake fluid level correct but fluid dark

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,423 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,966 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 48,852 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,169 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 46,169 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,293 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 FWW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FWW, 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 FWW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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