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FP05 GGA

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,342 mi
Last recorded93,342 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 GGA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2020 93,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,297 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2018 83,297 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 82,328 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 82,328 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,050 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 79,212 miles

Nearside steering rack knuckle has slight play

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 79,212 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside steering rack knuckle has slight play

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 71,651 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,005 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 61,005 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 55,258 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 49,295 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 43,258 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 37,540 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 31,543 miles

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

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

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 GGA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FP05 GGA, 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 FP05 GGA registered?

FP05 GGA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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