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FN05 ULC

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,502 mi
Last recorded126,502 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 ULC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2019 126,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 111,494 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 111,257 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 105,450 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 105,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 98,219 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 98,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 91,033 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 90,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 84,347 miles

Emits slight smoke.

Pass 19 Oct 2013 77,930 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 77,930 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 71,285 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 64,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Dec 2011 64,068 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2010 56,901 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,145 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 51,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,543 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 40,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 30,823 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 29,586 miles

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

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

front pads getting low

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 ULC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ULC, 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 ULC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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