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FY05 ARO

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,918 mi
Last recorded125,918 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 ARO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 125,918 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 125,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 120,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 117,754 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 117,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 112,944 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 112,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush steering rack inner joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear side light diming slightly with indicator

offside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 3 Mar 2016 104,420 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 25 Feb 2016 104,420 miles

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Feb 2015 95,762 miles

Both front upper strut top mount bearings slightly deteriorated

High level stop light in-opp

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under tray fitted to vehicle obsecuring view of engine / gearbox stabilzer mounting

Pass 25 Feb 2014 90,830 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 85,051 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 85,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 77,188 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,651 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Centre stop light inop

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight play in both rear axle bushes

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 17 Feb 2011 66,603 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Centre stop light inop

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack track rods

Slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,574 miles

General underbody corrossion

STRONG ADVISORY: All 4 tyres worn very low

STRONG ADVISORY: Large amounts of play in steering rack track rods

Slight exhaust corrossion

Slight play in nearside front lower arm ball joint

Fail 23 Feb 2010 58,574 miles

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

Slight exhaust corrossion

General underbody corrossion

STRONG ADVISORY: All 4 tyres worn very low

STRONG ADVISORY: Large amounts of play in steering rack track rods

Slight play in nearside front lower arm ball joint

Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,999 miles

both rear brake disks pittid + scored on inner faces

exhaust corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,994 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight bind on o/s/r brake

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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FY05 ARO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FY05 ARO, 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 FY05 ARO registered?

FY05 ARO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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