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FG55 TKZ

2005 Renault Megane

Brown Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,109 mi
Last recorded68,109 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 TKZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 68,109 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust rubber mounts poor splitting

n/s front tyre starting to get low in tread

poor dip beam images

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2020 68,091 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

bind in n/s rear hub brake

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust rubber mounts poor splitting

n/s front tyre starting to get low in tread

poor dip beam images

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 66,048 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres cracking in treads

marks in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 9 May 2019 66,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres cracking in treads

marks in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 64,440 miles

both rear shocker covers corroded

knock from steering play in both steering rack ends

o/s dip beam very poor headlamp oxidized

under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 62,721 miles

o/s rear tyre very low tread worn edges cracking in treads and out of shape strong advise 195/65/15

play in both steering rack ends

rear brake discs corroded and worn unable to see pads

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 60,865 miles

both rear brake discs worn pads appear ok

both rear tyres wearing on edges and starting to crack in treads

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate and blow

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 58,594 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 58,591 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 53,107 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2014 53,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2013 48,429 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 43,887 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 40,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2010 36,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake lever works but plastic cover comes apart

Pass 21 May 2010 36,266 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake lever works but plastic cover comes apart

Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,654 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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 TKZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 TKZ, 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 TKZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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