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FL55 BEU

2005 Renault Megane

Brown Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

100,854 mi
Last recorded100,854 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 BEU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 100,854 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 100,854 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 98,307 miles

Bracket Corroded At Cooling Fan Nearside Front

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 98,307 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Bracket Corroded At Cooling Fan Nearside Front

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 95,336 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2017 92,569 miles

Nearside Front wing cracked

Fail 9 Nov 2017 92,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre to rear pipes(rear end) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wing cracked

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake flexi ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front headlamp have poor images but still visible

centre and rear exhaust hangers worn but still supported

Fail 31 Oct 2016 88,942 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake flexi ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front headlamp have poor images but still visible

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

centre and rear exhaust hangers worn but still supported

Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,667 miles

Centre exhaust mount split still supported

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 85,665 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working hi level (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre exhaust mount split still supported

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 81,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 81,421 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 76,608 miles

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

all 4 tyres have cracked tread not exposing cords

Pass 31 Oct 2012 71,890 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering arms

Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,227 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 62,376 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 62,374 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 56,280 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 56,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 50,756 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 50,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 BEU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BEU, 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 BEU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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