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FP05 GFE

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,671 mi
Last recorded139,671 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 GFE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 139,671 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 133,369 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 125,354 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 125,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 115,282 miles

SMALL DAMP PATCH ON FUEL TANK

Fail 29 Sep 2010 98,138 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 98,138 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,053 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 62,053 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

OS FRONT AND NS REAR WHEEL RIMS HAVE SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,299 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 38,299 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

OS REAR NS REAR BRAKES BINDING

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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FP05 GFE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FP05 GFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP05 GFE registered?

FP05 GFE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is FP05 GFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 GFE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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