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FM54 KAE

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,419 mi
Last recorded133,419 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 KAE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 133,419 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 133,409 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working offside and nearside (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 118,844 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 118,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 103,366 miles

centre stop inop

Fail 11 Feb 2016 103,366 miles

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

centre stop inop

Pass 12 Feb 2015 94,470 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 86,362 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 86,362 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,779 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 77,779 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,711 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 70,711 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 62,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 53,153 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,508 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 35,014 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 KAE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KAE, 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 KAE registered?

FM54 KAE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is FM54 KAE safe to buy?

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