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FM54 GXX

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,138 mi
Last recorded127,138 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 GXX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 127,138 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all other tyres tread low (4.1.E.1)

both inner rack joints have play in them

Fail 16 Jan 2016 127,108 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all other tyres tread low (4.1.E.1)

both inner rack joints have play in them

Pass 15 Jan 2015 114,440 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped

nearside front track rod (rack end) - play - STRONG ADVICE

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer seam split - minor blow

Fail 15 Jan 2015 114,440 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped

nearside front track rod (rack end) - play - STRONG ADVICE

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer seam split - minor blow

Pass 4 Jan 2014 103,558 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped and corroded

nearside and offside front track rod (Rack end) - Play

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit

rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

rear exhaust silencer seam splitting - minor blow

Fail 3 Jan 2014 103,558 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped and corroded

nearside and offside front track rod (Rack end) - Play

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit

rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

rear exhaust silencer seam splitting - minor blow

Pass 11 Jan 2013 89,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 76,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 76,976 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,024 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs in poor condition and pads getting low

Pass 12 Jan 2010 46,760 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 46,760 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 32,507 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 19,138 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perrished

Fail 2 Jan 2008 19,138 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre slightly perrished

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 GXX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GXX, 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 GXX registered?

FM54 GXX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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