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FL05 JXE

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,677 mi
Last recorded118,677 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 JXE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 118,677 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY NEAR SIDE STEERING RACK END

SLIGHT PLAY OFF SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT/SHOCKABSORBER

Fail 22 Jan 2015 118,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

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

SLIGHT PLAY NEAR SIDE STEERING RACK END

SLIGHT PLAY OFF SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT/SHOCKABSORBER

Pass 27 Jan 2014 103,705 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE IS PERISHED

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 103,616 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE IS PERISHED

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 93,725 miles

air bag light illuminated

Fail 1 Feb 2013 93,725 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

air bag light illuminated

Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,586 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 80,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 74,652 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 59,747 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,747 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 44,647 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 30,984 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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FL05 JXE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FL05 JXE, 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 JXE registered?

FL05 JXE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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