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FP05 PLF

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,772 mi
Last recorded120,772 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 PLF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 120,772 miles

os front lower arm bush starting to split

Pass 11 Mar 2017 107,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 92,679 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 92,676 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 76,525 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 68,393 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2014 68,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 60,973 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f coil spring corroded at bottom end

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm and inner rim slightly damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,973 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f coil spring corroded at bottom end

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm and inner rim slightly damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2012 55,612 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,633 miles

both front tyres low tread

n.s outer cv boot contaminated not split

Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,679 miles

both front wipers split

front tyres uneven wear low tread on edges/possible front wheel alignment required

horn weak

Fail 8 Apr 2010 36,679 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front wipers split

front tyres uneven wear low tread on edges/possible front wheel alignment required

horn weak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,860 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,108 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 PLF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PLF, 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 PLF registered?

FP05 PLF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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