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FG55 RZP

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

81,282 mi
Last recorded81,282 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 81,282 miles

Rear SEATS FULL UP NOT ALLOWING SEAT BELT INSPECTION

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Fail 26 Mar 2021 81,257 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear SEATS FULL UP NOT ALLOWING SEAT BELT INSPECTION

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Pass 3 Feb 2020 73,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 73,141 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 67,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 67,761 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 67,344 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 67,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 67,323 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 66,370 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 66,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall to shoulder (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,883 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 63,883 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 59,149 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 52,099 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 52,070 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,534 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres are perrishing on treads.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,642 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,825 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 30,814 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 22,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 22,187 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 14,183 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 14,095 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RZP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 RZP, 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 RZP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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