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FJ55 OWP

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

91,730 mi
Last recorded91,730 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 OWP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 91,730 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front pads getting low and discs wear

Fail 28 Sep 2023 91,715 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front pads getting low and discs wear

Pass 13 Sep 2022 86,021 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 80,810 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 80,809 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 77,449 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 77,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 78,110 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 76,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 72,761 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 72,761 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 68,088 miles

Front Inner steering inner joint play both

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 68,088 miles

Front Inner steering inner joint play both

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,325 miles

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

Front steering inner joint play both

Pass 28 Jan 2016 60,363 miles

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

Front steering inner joint play both

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 60,363 miles

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

Front steering inner joint play both

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 56,860 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,059 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 52,044 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 47,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 41,694 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 35,645 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

nearside front upper support bearing feels rough in its operation

offside front upper support bearing feels rough in its operation

Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,784 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 26,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 16,568 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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FJ55 OWP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FJ55 OWP, 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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FJ55 OWP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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