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FG55 URY

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,275 mi
Last recorded80,275 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 URY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 80,275 miles

corrosion on nsr brake pipe

high level brake light inop

Fail 30 Jul 2019 80,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) nsf steering rack end has lots of free play (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn inner and outer

corrosion on nsr brake pipe

high level brake light inop

Pass 3 Nov 2017 73,061 miles

Highline Brake Light Not Working

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 71,039 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s c.v.boot clip required trimming

o/s/f top strutt mount is noisy

o/s/f window not working

o/s/r brake discs heavily corroded (inner face)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 71,039 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s c.v.boot clip required trimming

o/s/f top strutt mount is noisy

o/s/f window not working

o/s/r brake discs heavily corroded (inner face)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 67,337 miles

both wipers split

Fail 11 Nov 2015 67,337 miles

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

both wipers split

Pass 15 Nov 2014 60,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Nov 2014 60,360 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Nov 2013 55,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 55,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Nov 2012 49,009 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 43,165 miles

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

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

both front brake disks slightly worn

Pass 15 Nov 2011 43,165 miles

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

both front brake disks slightly worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 34,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wear to nearside front tyre outer edge

Fail 17 Nov 2009 29,348 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,348 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 23,621 miles

Nearside 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 URY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 URY, 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 URY registered?

FG55 URY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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