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FP05 MOV

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,920 mi
Last recorded51,920 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 MOV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 51,920 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 47,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear seat one mounting point insecure not adversely affect seat belt security

Offside play in steering rack inner joint

tow bar ball not fitted when tested

under trays obscuring some testable items

Fail 13 Feb 2018 47,240 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear seat one mounting point insecure not adversely affect seat belt security

Offside play in steering rack inner joint

tow bar ball not fitted when tested

under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 Mar 2017 36,623 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 36,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 21,669 miles

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

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

engine cover loose

Pass 16 Feb 2015 14,822 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 14,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 7,914 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 2,788 miles

Front and rear brakes badly corroded and in poor condition.>>> Slight play in both front wheels.>>> Nearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition.>>> Offside rear tyre is 5 yrs old and is a winter tyre.Offside rear wheel binding slightly.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 2,788 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear brakes badly corroded and in poor condition.>>> Slight play in both front wheels.>>> Nearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition.>>> Offside rear tyre is 5 yrs old and is a winter tyre.Offside rear wheel binding slightly.

Pass 17 Mar 2012 58,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,405 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 52,405 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 42,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,764 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 34,764 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 27,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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 MOV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MOV, 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 MOV registered?

FP05 MOV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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