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FN05 VJX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,232 mi
Last recorded83,232 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 VJX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 83,232 miles

Offside Front tire near limit

Pass 28 Aug 2014 80,178 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 66,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,438 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 51,435 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 46,472 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,694 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 40,691 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)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,749 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 VJX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJX, 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 VJX registered?

FN05 VJX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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