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FG55 PTX

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,422 mi
Last recorded110,422 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 PTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 110,422 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

slight play offside inner steering joint

Fail 6 Oct 2015 110,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

slight play offside inner steering joint

Pass 23 Sep 2014 110,190 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 110,190 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2012 100,453 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 88,038 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 76,609 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 58,849 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,990 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 46,990 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 46,990 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 PTX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

FG55 PTX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is FG55 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 PTX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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