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FM55 LBP

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,262 mi
Last recorded127,262 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 LBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 127,262 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 127,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 117,262 miles

Play in off side steering arm rack end .

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 117,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in off side steering arm rack end .

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 110,114 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 110,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 101,040 miles

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

slight play in drumsticks

Fail 28 Apr 2016 101,040 miles

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

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

slight play in drumsticks

Pass 27 Apr 2015 92,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in n/s/f drumstick

Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 74,884 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,107 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,257 miles

nearide front tyre scrubbed on edges of tread

offside rear tyre scrubbed on outer edge of tread

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 27 Apr 2011 56,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearide front tyre scrubbed on edges of tread

offside rear tyre scrubbed on outer edge of tread

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,076 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 43,076 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 31,618 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 31,618 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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FM55 LBP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FM55 LBP, 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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FM55 LBP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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