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FX05 PYF

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

119,077 mi
Last recorded119,077 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 PYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 119,077 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 118,983 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 116,127 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 113,256 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wheel swivel joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 99,616 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 79,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play middle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear brake disks worn and corroded

nsr tyre worn inner edge and on 2mm

osf tyre worn inner edge and on 2mm

osr tyre worn inner edge and on 2mm

Pass 22 May 2018 65,594 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 63,420 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 63,420 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 57,821 miles

play in n/s inner steering rack end

Fail 15 Nov 2016 57,821 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of both mains (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

play in n/s inner steering rack end

Pass 5 Nov 2015 504,174 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 504,174 miles

Ball joint has excessive play both front track rod ends (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 46,408 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 46,408 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,385 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 41,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 37,329 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,598 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 34,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 31,417 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 31,415 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,924 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 28,922 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 24,688 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 24,688 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 19,226 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 PYF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PYF, 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 PYF registered?

FX05 PYF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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