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FY55 JOA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,363 mi
Last recorded163,363 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 JOA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 163,363 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 163,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 148,830 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ? could be rack ()

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and wearing outer

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 148,830 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ? could be rack ()

0il level close to min mark

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and wearing outer

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing/cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 130,592 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing.

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight play nearside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 6 Apr 2015 127,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 112,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre is on 3mm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 94,069 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,940 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre is slightly deteroirated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 74,940 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre is slightly deteroirated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,036 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,724 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 44,723 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 26,688 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 26,688 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

engine cover & undertray fitted.

fuel flap seal split.

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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FY55 JOA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY55 JOA, 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 FY55 JOA registered?

FY55 JOA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is FY55 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 JOA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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