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FJ55 WAA

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,902 mi
Last recorded89,902 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 WAA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 89,902 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 81,983 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 81,983 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 81,485 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 81,485 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 81,364 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 81,263 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,335 miles

air bag light on

play in steering when jacked up

Pass 30 Sep 2011 556,682 miles

nearside inner steering rack balljoint appears to have play in joint (covered by gaitor)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 55,520 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside inner steering rack balljoint appears to have play in joint (covered by gaitor)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 42,587 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,587 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,427 miles

Slight play in n/s/f steering co-axial joint.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,773 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 WAA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WAA, 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 FJ55 WAA registered?

FJ55 WAA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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