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FN05 CXF

2005 Renault Megane

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,166 mi
Last recorded84,166 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 CXF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 84,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 71,970 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

slight sponginess at brake pedal

Fail 19 Aug 2016 71,407 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 55,407 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 55,177 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,217 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 64,217 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,891 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,771 miles

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

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)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Jul 2011 14,258 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn & poor

Fail 18 Jul 2011 14,070 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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn & poor

Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,244 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,375 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)

os/r brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,262 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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FN05 CXF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN05 CXF, 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 FN05 CXF registered?

FN05 CXF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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