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FL05 VSV

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,073 mi
Last recorded86,073 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 VSV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 86,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2019 86,070 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 77,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 77,957 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 69,369 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 69,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking to outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid check wipers after (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear brake discs corroded

nsf tyre badly scrubbed outer

osf tyre scrubbing

Pass 4 Feb 2016 62,221 miles

Front brake application has a slight imbalance

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY RUN OFF ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS AXLE BEAM (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES ON OUTER EDGE (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 57,331 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 53,562 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside front tyre showing early signs of sidewall cracking

Fail 21 Feb 2012 50,394 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,394 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside rear brake discs -rusted on outer brake faces

Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,815 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 44,815 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,338 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2008 20,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 VSV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

FL05 VSV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for FL05 VSV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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