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FJ55 WAU

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,406 mi
Last recorded79,406 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 WAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 79,406 miles

plastic undertays fitted obscuring brake/fuel pipes

Fail 19 Oct 2015 79,305 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking around fuel tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rear right (5.2.5a)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

front bumper insecure

rear tyres different size to front

Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,179 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 74,179 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 67,903 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 67,830 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,732 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight dampness around fuel tank and pipes

Fail 27 Sep 2012 53,725 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

slight dampness around fuel tank and pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,009 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 36,335 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 36,332 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Dec 2009 24,917 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,817 miles

Oil leak

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 WAU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WAU, 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 WAU registered?

FJ55 WAU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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