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FN05 VNF

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,069 mi
Last recorded134,069 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 VNF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 134,069 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 126,898 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 126,898 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 118,129 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 118,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 109,317 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 109,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 97,598 miles

Slight play O/S inner track rod

Fail 4 Nov 2015 97,592 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Slight play O/S inner track rod

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2014 86,482 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 86,482 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,997 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 75,997 miles

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

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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 64,831 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 64,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,352 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 55,228 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,715 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,653 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,957 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,121 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 VNF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VNF, 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 VNF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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