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FM54 WEW

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,898 mi
Last recorded90,898 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 90,898 miles

gearknob missing

side windows blacked out

wear in both steering rack ends

Fail 6 Jan 2014 90,898 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers window not opening

drivres door handle sticking

gearknob missing

side windows blacked out

wear in both steering rack ends

Pass 3 Feb 2012 86,602 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 86,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 75,508 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight play in both inner steering rods

Fail 8 Feb 2011 75,508 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight play in both inner steering rods

Fail 6 Jan 2009 66,996 miles

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

horn sounds poor o/s rear wishbone bush split

Pass 6 Jan 2009 66,996 miles

horn sounds poor o/s rear wishbone bush split

Pass 10 Nov 2007 52,035 miles

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

cuts n/s front tyre noted

o/s inner drive shaft grease noted around joint

Fail 8 Nov 2007 52,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cuts n/s front tyre noted

o/s inner drive shaft grease noted around joint

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 WEW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WEW, 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 WEW registered?

FM54 WEW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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