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FM05 LUW

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,743 mi
Last recorded114,743 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 LUW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 114,743 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 3 Jul 2014 109,024 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 109,024 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 97,943 miles

Rear discs are corroding.

Some play in n/s of steering rack.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 97,925 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs are corroding.

Some play in n/s of steering rack.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 73,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads showing signs of wear

offside front steering rack showing signs of wear

Fail 4 Jun 2011 73,951 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads showing signs of wear

offside front steering rack showing signs of wear

Pass 10 Jun 2010 61,569 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 61,569 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

middle and rear exhaust mounts in poor condition

n/s wiper smearing screen

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,833 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 42,608 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 42,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 LUW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FM05 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

FM05 LUW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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