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FM54 GXP

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,544 mi
Last recorded93,544 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 GXP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 93,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

noise from steering rack on lock to lock?

Fail 21 Sep 2020 93,541 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AS MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 90,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Roller pin bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Roller pin bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,835 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 77,493 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 77,479 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced steamed up ? (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 77,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides steamed up no beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Outer 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,073 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,392 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine under tray fitted and component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,065 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 65,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.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)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 58,183 miles

n/s rack end slight play

n/s rubber boot slight leakage of grease

Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,371 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 52,371 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 51,471 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,166 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in nearside inner steering rack, inside steering rack gaitor.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 45,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in nearside inner steering rack, inside steering rack gaitor.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 36,137 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 32,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 GXP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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