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FH05 MBY

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,564 mi
Last recorded88,564 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 MBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 88,564 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on at time of test.

Fail 23 Feb 2018 88,564 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on at time of test.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 83,627 miles

Nearside Front slight play on steering rack end

Fail 8 Mar 2017 83,626 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front slight play on steering rack end

Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,668 miles

Nearside slight play on rack end

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front strut top bearing / noisey when turning

Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2014 56,778 miles

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

em light on

Fail 5 Mar 2014 56,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

em light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 50,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front and rear brake discs worn/corroded advise replacement

Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,444 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 40,444 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 34,526 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play at inner o/s steering rack end

Fail 3 Feb 2010 34,521 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play at inner o/s steering rack end

Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,295 miles

movement in nearside front track rod

Pass 26 May 2008 19,672 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 19,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FH05 MBY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FH05 MBY, 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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FH05 MBY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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