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FN05 FWF

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

163,876 mi
Last recorded163,876 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 FWF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 163,876 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 163,875 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 155,044 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 154,867 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement on caliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 137,128 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 137,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 137,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 May 2013 125,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Knocking noise heard on lock to lock , suspect O/S/F top suspension mount bearing may be failing. No play felt at time of test.

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2012 113,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F outer CV boot weeping grease

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 113,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F outer CV boot weeping grease

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 96,116 miles

N/S/R fog light not working.

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

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

surface corrosion on rear discs.

Fail 3 Jun 2011 96,116 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

N/S/R fog light not working.

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

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

surface corrosion on rear discs.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 80,127 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 80,127 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 66,517 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 66,517 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,803 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 FWF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FN05 FWF, 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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FN05 FWF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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