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FM54 EJF

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,832 mi
Last recorded157,832 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 EJF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2019 157,832 miles

Exhaust system insecure Center and rear exhaust mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Shock lower securing bolt broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil filler cap broken/top cover adrift

Engine oil level on min

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose secured with cable ties

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 143,320 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake effort low requires attention

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Both rear tyre valves deteriorated/split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 143,320 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake effort low requires attention

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Both rear tyre valves deteriorated/split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 125,920 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted

exhaust heatsheild adrift

tyre size 205/55/16 94W

Fail 11 May 2017 125,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out on edges/deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (2.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on edges/deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted

exhaust heatsheild adrift

tyre size 205/55/16 94W

Pass 26 Apr 2016 108,951 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 108,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 106,270 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 104,397 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 103,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 98,164 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 92,287 miles

front brake discs inner face rusting

o/s front lower ball joint gaitor split

slight wear in n/s of steering rack

steering lock not engaging

Pass 31 Dec 2010 86,659 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 86,659 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 80,581 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 70,531 miles

front brake disc inner surfaces starting to wear corrode and lip

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2008 70,531 miles

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

front brake disc inner surfaces starting to wear corrode and lip

slight play in nearside of steering rack

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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FM54 EJF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FM54 EJF, 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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FM54 EJF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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