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FM05 FYE

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,891 mi
Last recorded42,891 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 FYE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,891 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

engine under-tray fitted & component under-tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,197 miles

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

engine under-tray fitted and component under tray fitted obscuring some under side component

Fail 20 Jun 2016 36,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

engine under-tray fitted and component under tray fitted obscuring some under side component

Pass 20 Jun 2015 31,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 28,779 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 28,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 27,100 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 25,362 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,806 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 17,214 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 14,544 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 11,315 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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FM05 FYE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FM05 FYE, 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 FM05 FYE registered?

FM05 FYE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is FM05 FYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 FYE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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