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FJ55 PCF

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,317 mi
Last recorded142,317 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 PCF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 142,317 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 136,798 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2017 136,791 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 127,242 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 123,890 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 123,890 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 116,068 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 116,066 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 104,249 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 104,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 91,635 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 91,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2011 76,453 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 76,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 May 2010 69,120 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 69,120 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 53,663 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 35,905 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 PCF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PCF, 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 PCF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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