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FN05 ULM

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,661 mi
Last recorded117,661 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 ULM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 117,661 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 107,962 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 102,090 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on

front both sides shock absorbers corroded

middle exhaust support rubber damage

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre small cracks

Fail 23 May 2015 102,090 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on

front both sides shock absorbers corroded

middle exhaust support rubber damage

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre small cracks

Pass 30 May 2014 90,586 miles

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jun 2013 82,534 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 82,534 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,429 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,685 miles

front discs slightly worn

n/s/r disc rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2010 46,280 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,129 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,261 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 28,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 25,371 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 Jan 2008 25,146 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

front tyres wearing on edges

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 ULM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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