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FM05 WFP

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

143,954 mi
Last recorded143,954 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 WFP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 143,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 142,362 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 142,358 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside front headlamp levelling sensor insecure but car not fitted with HiD lights

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering lock does not engage correctly when keycard removed

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 139,031 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 139,031 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

management light illuminated on dash.

slight play on nearside front steering rack arm.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 121,244 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 121,244 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 184,203 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 184,199 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 82,808 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 82,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 61,750 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 61,737 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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 WFP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WFP, 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 WFP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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