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FP55 MOU

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,320 mi
Last recorded61,320 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 MOU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 61,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 61,320 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 56,945 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 56,945 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 52,730 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 52,730 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 48,213 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 44,736 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 42,123 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 40,699 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 40,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 37,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 34,779 miles

Nearside Front Play in n/s steering inner axial ball joint

Pass 17 Nov 2014 31,952 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 28,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2013 28,755 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 25,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2012 25,593 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 21,770 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 17,698 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 17,697 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 14,009 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 10,027 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 MOU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 MOU, 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 MOU registered?

FP55 MOU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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