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FT05 VDJ

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,382 mi
Last recorded82,382 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 VDJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 82,382 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 81,680 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are nearing legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 80,884 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 78,442 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 75,870 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 70,730 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 70,112 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,140 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,118 miles

Coolant leak

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

rear brakes binding

Fail 26 Feb 2015 69,116 miles

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

Coolant leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brakes binding

Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,832 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,263 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 56,260 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)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 49,634 miles

srs warning lamp stays on

Fail 7 Feb 2012 49,634 miles

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

srs warning lamp stays on

Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,985 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 42,978 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,145 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 29,375 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 22,454 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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FT05 VDJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT05 VDJ, 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 FT05 VDJ registered?

FT05 VDJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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