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FN05 VLZ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,700 mi
Last recorded105,700 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2021 105,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested Hand brake not as effective as it should be (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 92,022 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 91,917 miles

Central Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play STEERING RACK INNER CONTROL ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 86,289 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 80,215 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 79,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 76,246 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 68,271 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

could not do full inspection of brake pipes as covered in grease at time of test.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,046 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,556 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,923 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,770 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 32,765 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,847 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 25,847 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 VLZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLZ, 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 VLZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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