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FN55VLR
2005 RENAULT MEGANE
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1870cc
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- Registration FN55VLR
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model MEGANE
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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- Expires 04 Nov 2026
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
18
Passes
13
Failures
58.06%
Pass Rate
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112 Total Defects Recorded
21 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 164,899 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central exhaust heat shield loose
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
21 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 164,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central exhaust heat shield loose
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
1 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 160,491 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 160,491 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 150,490 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded Both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 150,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded Both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,523 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side`s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 137,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned INNER TIE ROD ALSO EXCESIVE PLAY (2.1.3 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER TIE ROD ALSO EXCESIVE PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR SUPPORT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS REAR AXLE BEAM (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5MM (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Central EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5MM (5.2.3 (e))
12 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,268 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
12 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
21 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 136,460 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
29 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 136,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
7 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,160 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,681 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
17 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 121,681 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))
18 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,149 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2018 18 Aug 201718 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 108,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
13 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,952 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,645 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside WASHER JET NOT WORKING
- AIR CON CAP MISSING
25 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,645 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AIR CON CAP MISSING
- Nearside WASHER JET NOT WORKING
18 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,379 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,926 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2014 4 Oct 20134 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,926 MI
4 Oct 201329 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,233 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2013 29 Sep 201228 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,748 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2012 28 Sep 201128 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 53,748 MI
28 Sep 20111 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,426 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2011 1 Oct 20105 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,673 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2010 5 Oct 20093 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 39,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
6 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,626 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FN55VLR was registered on 2005-09-30
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