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FG55 UOT

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,491 mi
Last recorded125,491 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 125,491 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 125,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 125,479 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 125,479 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 125,213 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 Outer sill at rear slightly corroded

Slight play in Nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in nearside track rod end and steering rack end

Pass 6 May 2016 112,581 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 112,578 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 112,521 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 112,516 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 104,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag warning lamp comes on and off when drivers seat is adjusted

offside mirror backing damaged and sharp edges but coverd with gaffa tape

Pass 5 Sep 2012 95,577 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 95,577 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 89,833 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 89,824 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 83,806 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 26 Nov 2010 83,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,982 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2009 77,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,576 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 UOT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UOT, 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 UOT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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