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FD05 VNW

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,417 mi
Last recorded127,417 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 VNW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 127,417 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre perished and cracked.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Steering lock not working.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 127,417 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre perished and cracked.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Steering lock not working.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 113,326 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror lens damaged. (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 113,326 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 99,866 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 97,701 miles

ns door mirror glass broken

osf steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2013 93,650 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 85,612 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 85,612 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 80,563 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 68,076 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f steering arm joint has slight movement

Fail 11 Jun 2012 68,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f steering arm joint has slight movement

Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,842 miles

very slight movement in n/s/f steering arm joint

Fail 5 Jul 2011 49,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 37,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 20,028 miles

nearside front tyres sidewall worn

Pass 25 Jun 2008 13,333 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 13,333 miles

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

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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FD05 VNW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FD05 VNW, 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 FD05 VNW registered?

FD05 VNW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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