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FX05 PFG

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,550 mi
Last recorded143,550 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 143,550 miles

hand brake req attension

Fail 9 Jan 2023 143,541 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear no reverse light

surface corrosion underbody and around the suspension and braking but not effecting overall performance.

Pass 26 Nov 2021 137,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion near flexible hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 137,976 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion near flexible hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 132,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material WHERE CLIPPED ONTO AXLE TO N/S/R BRAKE CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR TO O/S/R BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 132,064 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material WHERE CLIPPED ONTO AXLE TO N/S/R BRAKE CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR TO O/S/R BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 121,278 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 114,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 106,147 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 106,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 99,397 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,327 miles

Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 84,852 miles

Main beam aim different side to side indicating at least one beam is incorrect

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 84,862 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Main beam aim different side to side indicating at least one beam is incorrect

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 83,394 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 79,844 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,784 miles

both rear brake discs rusty & pitting

both rear tyres low on edges

Fail 16 Aug 2011 69,781 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs rusty & pitting

both rear tyres low on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2010 58,068 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 58,043 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,006 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,876 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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FX05 PFG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FX05 PFG, 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 PFG registered?

FX05 PFG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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