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FM05 LNX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,009 mi
Last recorded128,009 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 LNX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 128,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 127,928 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 120,244 miles

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

emmisions too low to read

nearside rack end slight play

offside rack end slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2013 111,622 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 111,622 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 103,251 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 103,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 93,228 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 93,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,510 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 62,510 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,885 miles

front pads 70% worn

rear discs slightly lipped

rear pads 70% worn

very slight binding on off side rear brakes

Fail 29 Jul 2009 50,885 miles

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

front pads 70% worn

rear discs slightly lipped

rear pads 70% worn

very slight binding on off side rear brakes

Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,608 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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FM05 LNX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FM05 LNX, 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 FM05 LNX registered?

FM05 LNX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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