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FM05 NBZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,423 mi
Last recorded91,423 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 NBZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 91,423 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount rough in operation

Fail 5 Sep 2016 91,423 miles

Offside Outer 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 strut top mount rough in operation

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 89,039 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

steering rack slightly worn nearside

Fail 17 Sep 2015 89,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Pass 30 Jul 2014 80,582 miles

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

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

both front strut top bearings rough in operation

Fail 29 Jul 2014 80,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

both front strut top bearings rough in operation

Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,756 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 71,749 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

n/s/f shock absorber does not work

Pass 16 Aug 2012 63,334 miles

accident damage to nearside and offside of vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,210 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 52,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 45,571 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 45,571 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 34,270 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 34,267 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s steerinr rack gaiter badly twisted

Pass 18 Jul 2008 23,847 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 NBZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NBZ, 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 NBZ registered?

FM05 NBZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is FM05 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 NBZ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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