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FJ55 PBF

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,235 mi
Last recorded42,235 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 PBF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 42,235 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 42,235 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 32,943 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 32,943 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)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 21,909 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs heavily corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 15,003 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 14,989 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)

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 10 Dec 2014 12,012 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 10,889 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 9,902 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 9,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 8,908 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 7,748 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 6,904 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 5,344 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PBF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red 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 FJ55 PBF, 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 PBF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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