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FG55 RZM

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

164,102 mi
Last recorded164,102 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 RZM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 164,102 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 164,102 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 145,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

clutch anti slip missing

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f headlight slightly insecure

wiperblades damaged. light scratching on windscreen - strongly advise replacement wiperblades

Fail 27 Mar 2013 145,443 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

clutch anti slip missing

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f headlight slightly insecure

wiperblades damaged. light scratching on windscreen - strongly advise replacement wiperblades

Pass 9 Mar 2012 124,991 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wiper blades poor cond

Fail 9 Mar 2012 124,991 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

wiper blades poor cond

Pass 17 Mar 2011 104,607 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 104,492 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 86,907 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2010 86,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2009 79,219 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 75,584 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 RZM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RZM, 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 RZM registered?

FG55 RZM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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