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FP55 BWL

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,837 mi
Last recorded116,837 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 BWL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 116,837 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 116,835 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 108,559 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 98,999 miles

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

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

slight play in both front rack ends

Fail 14 Mar 2016 95,985 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

slight play in both front rack ends

Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,733 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 70,897 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2013 60,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 47,873 miles

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 47,873 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,413 miles

rear brakes slight binding

wiper blades noisy across screen

Fail 9 Sep 2010 26,410 miles

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

rear brakes slight binding

wiper blades noisy across screen

Pass 17 Oct 2009 23,517 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 20,021 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall worn

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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FP55 BWL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP55 BWL, 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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FP55 BWL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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