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FP05 WHZ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

108,082 mi
Last recorded108,082 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 WHZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2020 108,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 102,022 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 97,644 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 97,644 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 97,621 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 97,602 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating flick on and off (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating flick on and off (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint hub (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint hub (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated beam image reduced

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 92,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 80,480 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 80,316 miles

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure steering wheel loose (2.1.6)

Offside Rear tyre cracking inside tread

Pass 7 Nov 2014 72,718 miles

EML light flashing intermitantly

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2013 64,843 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,415 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre perished on tread

offside front tyre slight cut on inner side wall

Fail 16 Nov 2012 56,415 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre perished on tread

offside front tyre slight cut on inner side wall

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,843 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter clip slightly loose

offside front tyre has a small cut on inner side

Fail 7 Nov 2011 47,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter clip slightly loose

offside front tyre has a small cut on inner side

Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,984 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished & starting to crack in tread area

Fail 12 Nov 2010 38,895 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished & starting to crack in tread area

Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,706 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 33,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,112 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 WHZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 WHZ, 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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FP05 WHZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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