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FV54 RUJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

121,329 mi
Last recorded121,329 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 RUJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 121,329 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 121,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 115,304 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 115,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 107,483 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 107,483 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 101,543 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 94,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 94,865 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 86,202 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 70,795 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 70,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 51,972 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 51,972 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 33,365 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 33,364 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,181 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 30,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,661 miles

advise front brake check,pads may require changing

all brake discs corroded

not all steering and brake components could be tested due to the covers fitted over and under the engine

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2008 21,658 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise front brake check,pads may require changing

all brake discs corroded

not all steering and brake components could be tested due to the covers fitted over and under the engine

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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FV54 RUJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FV54 RUJ, 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 FV54 RUJ registered?

FV54 RUJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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