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FT05 VJL

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,664 mi
Last recorded95,664 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 VJL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 95,664 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2020 95,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 86,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 86,792 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 81,606 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 81,592 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S/R TYRE SEVERE CRACKING OUTER EDGE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH REAR (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2017 76,876 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SEVERE WEAR AND CORROSION - ADVISE REPLACEMENT IN VERY NEAR FUTURE -

N/S/R BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

N/S/R TYRE SHOWING CRACKING AROUND OUTER EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN POSSIBLE O/S STEERING RACK INNER JOINT

Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,149 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING WEAR

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING QUITE SEVERE WEAR AND CORROSION

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)

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN BOTH INNER RACK JOINTS

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,829 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 61,207 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,522 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,465 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,005 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 40,960 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 34,650 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,900 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 VJL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

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

Is FT05 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT05 VJL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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