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FP05 MWF

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,860 mi
Last recorded158,860 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 MWF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 158,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2021 154,610 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 151,049 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 150,815 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 150,815 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 146,550 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 141,222 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 135,515 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 135,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2016 130,752 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper split but clears screen

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 130,752 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wiper split but clears screen

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 124,527 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 119,875 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 119,875 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 112,795 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 112,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 104,254 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 93,475 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 93,475 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 81,092 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 63,282 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 42,566 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 42,566 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MWF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 MWF, 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 MWF registered?

FP05 MWF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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