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FL05 GHX

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,082 mi
Last recorded95,082 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 GHX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,082 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,817 miles

Both front tyres wearing more heavily on shoulders

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 89,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres wearing more heavily on shoulders

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 76,113 miles

Engine back stabiliser deteriated

Hand brake leaver stiff on release

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Off side front inner arch insecure

Offside front and rear and near side rear door handles are sticky

Service light on

Under tray fitted and damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tie rods have slight play

Fail 8 Apr 2016 76,110 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine back stabiliser deteriated

Hand brake leaver stiff on release

Near side front track rod has play

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Off side front inner arch insecure

Offside front and rear and near side rear door handles are sticky

Service light on

Under tray fitted and damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 67,091 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 67,091 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,066 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 61,066 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 51,762 miles

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

discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 46,239 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 46,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,210 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 27,601 miles

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

slight brake bind to o/s/r brake

slight play in o/s/f wheel

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,056 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 19,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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FL05 GHX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FL05 GHX, 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 FL05 GHX registered?

FL05 GHX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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