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FX05 OZS

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,359 mi
Last recorded114,359 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 OZS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 114,359 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 104,860 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 104,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 99,741 miles

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

Nearside Front rack end slight play

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

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

Offside Front rack end slight play

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 95,206 miles

Nearside Front inner rack arm has slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2016 90,804 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 90,759 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 86,567 miles

offside front brake disc corroded requires changing

Fail 18 Jun 2015 86,567 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front brake disc corroded requires changing

Pass 19 Jun 2014 80,521 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 75,165 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2013 75,165 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2012 67,050 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 67,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 57,415 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 57,415 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,347 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,932 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 41,886 miles

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

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

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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FX05 OZS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FX05 OZS, 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 FX05 OZS registered?

FX05 OZS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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