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FG55 UPX

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,450 mi
Last recorded118,450 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 UPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 118,450 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 118,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 107,096 miles

INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS ARE WORN TO LIMITS

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Fail 27 Apr 2016 107,096 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS ARE WORN TO LIMITS

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Pass 30 Apr 2015 100,302 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 98,921 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 98,921 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 96,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to sills

handbrake lever covers in poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2013 96,465 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to sills

handbrake lever covers in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2012 92,917 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Fail 29 Sep 2012 92,917 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 89,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 86,021 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 82,588 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Sep 2008 51,220 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

accident damage to n/side rear wing.

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 UPX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

FG55 UPX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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