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FL55 AFX

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,648 mi
Last recorded114,648 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 AFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 114,648 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 108,647 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 108,581 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 103,631 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 96,891 miles

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

advise hand brake travel

advise wipers

Pass 27 Sep 2014 88,061 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 88,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 83,239 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 83,228 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 74,933 miles

Slight play in n/s track rod inner joint

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,991 miles

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

view of brake pads is restricted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,161 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,607 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack axial ball joint

Fail 27 Oct 2009 47,337 miles

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

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

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

airbag off light is on

brake judder from n/s/f

rear discs starting to corrode

windscreen chipped in 2 places

Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,326 miles

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

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

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

`slight play in offside rack inner joint

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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FL55 AFX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FL55 AFX, 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 FL55 AFX registered?

FL55 AFX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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