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KB05 FEF

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,115 mi
Last recorded121,115 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 FEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2021 121,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 115,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 111,748 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear , at Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 107,628 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 102,361 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 97,805 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 94,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 94,215 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,338 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 93,338 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tryes cracking

Fail 18 Feb 2014 93,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

eml on

Pass 15 Feb 2013 85,681 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 85,681 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 77,423 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2011 77,423 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 73,304 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 73,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 61,873 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 51,057 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 45,487 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 45,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KB05 FEF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KB05 FEF, 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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KB05 FEF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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