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FP55 BWX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,351 mi
Last recorded100,351 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 BWX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 100,351 miles

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

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

intermittent fault on air bag light

Fail 30 Jun 2017 100,351 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 77,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 77,778 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,533 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 65,533 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 55,624 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 45,914 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 45,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 36,777 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 36,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,213 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 27,213 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 19,119 miles

Rear discs pitted slightly

Fail 13 Jul 2010 19,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear discs pitted slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2009 13,951 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 9,648 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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FP55 BWX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 FP55 BWX, 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 FP55 BWX registered?

FP55 BWX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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