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FL55 BFA

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,121 mi
Last recorded104,121 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 BFA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 104,121 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 104,119 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 101,907 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 101,907 miles

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

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 93,918 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S seatlbelt slightly twisted but not effecting the operation of item

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

Signs of oil leak but could not determine fully as under tray fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2014 93,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S seatlbelt slightly twisted but not effecting the operation of item

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

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

Signs of oil leak but could not determine fully as under tray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2013 82,581 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 82,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 71,301 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,597 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play n/s/f steering rack track rod

Fail 16 Sep 2011 60,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

slight play n/s/f steering rack track rod

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,223 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs pitted and worn - advise replaced asap

slight play in steering rack at o/s

Fail 3 Sep 2010 48,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs pitted and worn - advise replaced asap

slight play in steering rack at o/s

Fail 9 Sep 2009 41,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres starting to wear on edges

slight play in steering rack at o/s

Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres starting to wear on edges

slight play in steering rack at o/s

Fail 19 Sep 2008 35,852 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,852 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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FL55 BFA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BFA, 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 BFA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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