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FN05 VKM

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,568 mi
Last recorded129,568 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 129,568 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2015 129,525 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 122,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking to sidewalls

Fail 10 May 2014 122,500 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking to sidewalls

Pass 18 Apr 2013 112,953 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 112,953 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 107,063 miles

Nearside rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

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

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 12 Apr 2012 107,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

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

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2011 100,346 miles

Slight play nearside steering rack

Fail 21 Mar 2011 100,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2010 88,143 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 74,642 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 57,037 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 57,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VKM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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