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FM54 EJN

2005 Renault Megane

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,937 mi
Last recorded101,937 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 EJN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 101,937 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 101,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 99,743 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 99,743 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 95,680 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 95,661 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Sep 2012 90,318 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 90,318 miles

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

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

srs light on

Pass 6 Aug 2011 82,268 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 82,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 75,613 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 57,109 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,806 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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FM54 EJN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EJN, 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 FM54 EJN registered?

FM54 EJN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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