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FN55 GNX

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,566 mi
Last recorded21,566 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 GNX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 21,566 miles

Front both front headlamp lenses are faded

Nearside Front play in steering rack end

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in mounting clip on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 20,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 19,776 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 19,776 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 19,180 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 19,179 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 18,579 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 18,579 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 17,916 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 17,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 17,198 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 17,190 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 16,350 miles

bind n/s/r

play o/s/f rack end

Pass 18 Aug 2017 15,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed before test ()

Light cracking to both front tyres

Light cracking to both rear tyres.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 14,852 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 14,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 14,103 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 14,103 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 13,451 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 12,684 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 11,874 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 11,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 10,695 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 9,249 miles

uneven wear on both front tyres.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 7,827 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 6,277 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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FN55 GNX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FN55 GNX, 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 FN55 GNX registered?

FN55 GNX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is FN55 GNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN55 GNX shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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