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FY05 JFX

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,564 mi
Last recorded100,564 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 JFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 100,564 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2016 100,559 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped axle (3.6.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 91,537 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2015 91,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 85,187 miles

Both fron tyres wearing on edges

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2014 85,187 miles

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

Both fron tyres wearing on edges

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 78,431 miles

air bag light on

Fail 23 Feb 2013 78,431 miles

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

E.M.L.on

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 25 Feb 2012 71,567 miles

air bag warning light on

rear brake discs scored

Fail 24 Feb 2012 71,567 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

rear brake discs scored

Fail 19 Feb 2011 63,201 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2011 63,201 miles

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

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2010 53,452 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,378 miles

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,859 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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FY05 JFX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JFX, 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 JFX registered?

FY05 JFX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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