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FM05 NFP

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

186,226 mi
Last recorded186,226 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 NFP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 186,226 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/s o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both! (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 180,430 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 175,521 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 174,393 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 168,727 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 162,648 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 156,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 149,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 144,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear cut in tyre

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

Pass 1 May 2015 137,672 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 128,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet weather tyers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 May 2013 113,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2013 113,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 95,183 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 79,985 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 69,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 64,647 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 57,629 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 NFP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FM05 NFP, 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 NFP registered?

FM05 NFP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is FM05 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 NFP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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