CarVerify

Free Car Check

FN55 VCW

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,335 mi
Last recorded93,335 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 VCW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 93,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 93,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 89,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 89,473 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 86,274 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 83,450 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 80,464 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 76,308 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 72,766 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 69,442 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 65,072 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 59,365 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 59,365 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,306 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 45,189 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 45,189 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,572 miles

front wipers worn

Fail 26 Nov 2008 39,572 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers worn

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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FN55 VCW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FN55 VCW?

You can check the full history of FN55 VCW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FN55 VCW registered?

FN55 VCW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is FN55 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN55 VCW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FN55 VCW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FN55 VCW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.