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DX05 FNK

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,260 mi
Last recorded106,260 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 FNK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 106,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 97,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

crack in windscreen

Fail 10 Aug 2017 97,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,555 miles

Centre Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,851 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 85,851 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 81,246 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 81,245 miles

Nearside 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 70,454 miles

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

Nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 70,454 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 61,676 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 51,188 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,031 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,706 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 26,731 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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DX05 FNK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DX05 FNK, 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 DX05 FNK registered?

DX05 FNK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is DX05 FNK safe to buy?

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