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FP05 MSO

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,103 mi
Last recorded139,103 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 MSO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 139,103 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 132,123 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 132,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link has play in it (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield hanging off (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end has play in it (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link has play in it (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 124,133 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 124,016 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 123,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 110,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 98,615 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 98,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 90,965 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 90,965 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 81,956 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 81,956 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 72,773 miles

front tyres 3/4 mm

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s wiper split

Pass 23 Feb 2009 60,733 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 45,066 miles

front suspention cups noisey

front tyres on 3mm

n/s/r tyre 3mm

partial check of n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

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 MSO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MSO, 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 MSO registered?

FP05 MSO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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