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KD55 FJK

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,772 mi
Last recorded49,772 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 FJK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 49,772 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 49,772 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 44,522 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 41,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

o/s/r tyre is splitting within the tread but doesnt quite show cords/ply yet, would advise replacement

Fail 30 Oct 2014 41,041 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r tyre is flat

o/s/r tyre is splitting within the tread but doesnt quite show cords/ply yet, would advise replacement

Pass 3 Oct 2013 37,056 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 36,902 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,696 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 16,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 16 Dec 2009 16,343 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 21 Nov 2008 12,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2008 12,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in steering rack

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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KD55 FJK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KD55 FJK, 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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KD55 FJK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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