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FV05 UMX

2005 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,632 mi
Last recorded171,632 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane Scenic41,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 UMX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 171,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 171,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 164,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 164,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 155,700 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 138,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too Offside Front Brake Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp Lens faded but still emits a sufficient Beam image

Rear Exhaust Mount Rubber worn,but System still secure to vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 138,551 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too Offside Front Brake Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp Lens faded but still emits a sufficient Beam image

Rear Exhaust Mount Rubber worn,but System still secure to vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 122,850 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 109,478 miles

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

Offside Front Bent wheel rim

Fail 27 Mar 2017 109,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bent wheel rim

Pass 1 Apr 2016 96,471 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 96,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 87,969 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake disc corroded

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2014 80,733 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 80,724 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 72,732 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 72,732 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,701 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,962 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,958 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 27,651 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,951 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?

Based on 1,818,845 MOT tests across 145,724 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
145,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,848
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 66,630
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 58,928
Registration plate lamp not working 55,988
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FV05 UMX is a 2005 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 41,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 116,922 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV05 UMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV05 UMX registered?

FV05 UMX is a 2005 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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