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FN55 VHJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,450 mi
Last recorded132,450 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 VHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 132,450 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 132,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Part Of Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 119,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 119,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 113,853 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 113,853 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 109,387 miles

Front tyres worn on outside edges

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear may cause vibration

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 104,801 miles

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

slight play both track rod inner joints

Fail 5 Oct 2015 104,801 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight play both track rod inner joints

Pass 9 Oct 2014 98,990 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 98,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 93,478 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 9 Oct 2012 91,840 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 87,331 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 15 Oct 2010 79,999 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 79,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 70,934 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 70,934 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 61,767 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 VHJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FN55 VHJ, 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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FN55 VHJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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