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FP05 JBO

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,157 mi
Last recorded140,157 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 JBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 140,157 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 127,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 126,929 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 118,069 miles

Nearside Rear 2 nails in tyre

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

Nearside Rear child seat

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 118,009 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod ball joint worn (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 2 nails in tyre

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

Nearside Rear child seat

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

Pass 26 May 2015 107,406 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 94,713 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 May 2013 84,218 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

cannot check n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts correctly as child seats are fitted

n/s/f wiper blade split

nail in o/s/r tyre

play in n/s/f steering rack end

play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 18 May 2013 84,218 miles

cannot check n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts correctly as child seats are fitted

n/s/f wiper blade split

nail in o/s/r tyre

play in n/s/f steering rack end

play in o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 17 May 2012 72,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 May 2012 72,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2011 64,922 miles

Both rear brake discs in poor condition.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level brake lamp not working

Pass 20 May 2010 56,186 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 47,377 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)

Fail 19 May 2009 47,377 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,173 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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FP05 JBO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 JBO, 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 JBO registered?

FP05 JBO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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