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FG55 VEU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,346 mi
Last recorded106,346 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 106,346 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 96,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 96,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 95,943 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2019 95,937 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 84,046 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Apr 2018 84,029 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,376 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front rotational noise from hub when loaded.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 78,365 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front rotational noise from hub when loaded.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 69,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,340 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 61,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 57,885 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 55,451 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 50,271 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 45,177 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 37,802 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 30,204 miles

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

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 VEU 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 68.4%.

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 VEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG55 VEU registered?

FG55 VEU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is FG55 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 VEU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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