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FJ05 UAZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,973 mi
Last recorded142,973 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 UAZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 142,973 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake doesn't lock out on brake roller tester

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2018 142,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake doesn't lock out on brake roller tester

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 127,133 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 11 May 2017 127,121 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 13 May 2016 109,309 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 May 2016 109,309 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2015 89,201 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 89,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,275 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 77,200 miles

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

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

offside front top strut mount starting to seize

Pass 28 May 2012 73,148 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,958 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 59,712 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 48,524 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 28,382 miles

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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FJ05 UAZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FJ05 UAZ, 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 FJ05 UAZ registered?

FJ05 UAZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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