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FM55 OCS

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,839 mi
Last recorded90,839 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 OCS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2018 90,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake linkage on brake caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake linkage on brake caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

engine noisy on start up

various brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Mar 2017 85,111 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,731 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 80,728 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 72,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,477 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 65,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,417 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,247 miles

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

engine managment lamp on

Fail 19 Mar 2012 52,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine managment lamp on

Pass 30 Oct 2010 45,997 miles

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

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

rear discs badly pitted and require attention

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,827 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,082 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 OCS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OCS, 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 FM55 OCS registered?

FM55 OCS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is FM55 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM55 OCS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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