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FJ05 UWP

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

99,704 mi
Last recorded99,704 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 99,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear facing bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear facing bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 99,704 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear facing bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear facing bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 95,118 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 86,581 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 86,581 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,417 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 73,417 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 69,488 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 69,297 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 63,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering lock not operating

Fail 7 Jan 2013 63,783 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering lock not operating

Pass 13 Jan 2012 57,351 miles

steering lock not operating

Fail 12 Jan 2012 57,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

steering lock not operating

Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,277 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside faces

Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,348 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 46,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 36,239 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Fail 5 Feb 2009 36,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,347 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 24,347 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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 UWP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP registered?

FJ05 UWP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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