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FM05 TZX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,865 mi
Last recorded112,865 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 TZX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 112,865 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 112,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 106,032 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 99,172 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 94,583 miles

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

Nearside Front nearside front inner tie rod slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe where it attaches to rear axle corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

airbag light staying on

Fail 7 Jul 2014 85,897 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front seat doesnt tilt

Pass 7 Jul 2014 85,897 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front seat doesnt tilt

Pass 22 Jul 2013 76,855 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 76,738 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,043 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on (failure next year)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,303 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,746 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Jul 2009 37,004 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,664 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 28,623 miles

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

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

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 TZX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TZX, 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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FM05 TZX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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