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FN05 GWC

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

123,933 mi
Last recorded123,933 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 GWC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 123,933 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OSR NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both NSF OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All OSR NSR NSF OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 123,932 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OSR NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both NSF OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All OSR NSR NSF OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 123,115 miles

Nearside Front Door slight damage

Nearside Rear Body wing slight damage

Nearside Rear Bumper slight damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 123,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Door slight damage

Nearside Rear Body wing slight damage

Nearside Rear Bumper slight damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 121,924 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres all slightly perished in and around the tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 121,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front and offside rear tyres all slightly perished in and around the tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 120,216 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 120,216 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 117,072 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 117,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 114,597 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 114,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 111,689 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 105,764 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2015 105,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 96,878 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear low

Nearside front tyre has cuts to inner & outer walls

Fail 11 Feb 2014 96,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts to inner & outer walls

Rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 27 Feb 2013 77,136 miles

Few minor chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Feb 2013 77,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Few minor chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 69,798 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,798 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,344 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 56,783 miles

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

roughness in near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2009 41,303 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 41,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 27,455 miles

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

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

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

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 GWC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GWC, 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 GWC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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