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FL55 BDE

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,389 mi
Last recorded128,389 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 BDE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 128,389 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 118,640 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 1 Sep 2017 118,637 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Sep 2016 105,613 miles

battery cover fitted

both rear shocks - external corrosion

engine covers fitted

front brakepad thickness borderline

handbrake lever sticking slightly

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 105,613 miles

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

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

battery cover fitted

both rear shocks - external corrosion

engine covers fitted

front brakepad thickness borderline

handbrake lever sticking slightly

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 105,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Front seat will not come forward on catch

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

Offside Front head light beam image slightly distorted

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 98,584 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 91,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 91,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 85,743 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Fail 31 Aug 2013 85,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2012 82,675 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 72,075 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 62,682 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 62,682 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 10 Aug 2009 53,139 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 53,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,436 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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 BDE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FL55 BDE, 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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FL55 BDE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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