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FY55 KWO

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,112 mi
Last recorded112,112 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 KWO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 112,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 112,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 106,570 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 100,459 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Oil leak underside of engine ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 100,454 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak underside of engine ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 94,216 miles

Offside Front driver seat has no adjustment to back rest dose not move forward

air box is insecure under bonnet

all brake pipes heavily covered in grease and front to rear pipes have surface rust

oil leak from engine bay

Fail 7 Oct 2016 94,212 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket is broken resulting is excessive movement (7.1.1)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint x2 ball joint have movement (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front driver seat has no adjustment to back rest dose not move forward

air box is insecure under bonnet

all brake pipes heavily covered in grease and front to rear pipes have surface rust

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 8 Oct 2015 86,615 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 86,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,081 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 79,081 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,988 miles

Both steering arms have slight play in a ball joint

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 60,164 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 60,164 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 49,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side steering rack end has slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,914 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side steering rack end has slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 18,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KWO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FY55 KWO, 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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FY55 KWO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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