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FP05 YFD

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,128 mi
Last recorded124,128 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 YFD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 124,128 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 114,896 miles

Engine management light on

Some noise front top suspension mounts lock to lock

Pass 9 May 2015 104,821 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2014 97,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 90,924 miles

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

engine covers - fitted obscuring some components in englne bay

undertrays - fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 28 May 2012 83,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 24 May 2012 83,062 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 4 May 2011 75,023 miles

Both front wheel arch plastic liners broken and insecure

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Handbrake difficult to release

Wiper blades smear slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2011 74,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front wheel arch plastic liners broken and insecure

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Handbrake difficult to release

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 5 May 2010 66,515 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,039 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,306 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 40,306 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 YFD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YFD, 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 YFD registered?

FP05 YFD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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