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FJ05 UJA

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,002 mi
Last recorded58,002 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 UJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 58,002 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 49,792 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 44,490 miles

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

front brake discs scored

o/s/r rear discs corroded

play in steering ends

Fail 26 Jan 2015 44,485 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs scored

o/s/r rear discs corroded

play in steering ends

Pass 3 Feb 2014 41,911 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 41,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 38,033 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 37,999 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 37,289 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 37,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side front brake disc very worn

off side rear tyre side wall cracking

play in off side front steering rack end (not track rod end)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,654 miles

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

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

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

rear discs and pads worn and corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 25,157 miles

nearside rear brake slight binding

steering rack offside and nearside inner joints slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,517 miles

Advise both front steering rack arms have slight movement

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 18,517 miles

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

Advise both front steering rack arms have slight movement

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 13,531 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 13,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 UJA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FJ05 UJA, 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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FJ05 UJA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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