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FM54 VJG

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,970 mi
Last recorded116,970 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 VJG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 116,970 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 109,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 83,563 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 80,986 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 80,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 79,158 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Jun 2020 77,185 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under cover fitted

Pass 15 May 2019 75,675 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 72,980 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 70,386 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack knuckle worn/has play. not excessive but advise repair.

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)

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 70,386 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack knuckle worn/has play. not excessive but advise repair.

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 65,034 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 60,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 53,688 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 45,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,635 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,033 miles

rear discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,100 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,224 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 19,489 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 14,835 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 14,835 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 VJG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VJG, 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 VJG registered?

FM54 VJG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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