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FD55 JXJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,051 mi
Last recorded50,051 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 JXJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 50,051 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,031 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 34,048 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,590 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 24,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 24,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre on 3mm cracking in treads.

offside rear tyre on 3mm cracking in treads.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 22,540 miles

corossion to exhaust system joints

cracking and perishing to rear tyres

front brake pads 80% worn discs lipped

minor oil leak

n/s/f washer jet part blocked

rear tyres 3mm tread depth

Fail 13 Dec 2010 21,597 miles

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

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

front pads becoming low

rear brake discs are slightly scored and there is a slight imbalance on the RBT

Pass 8 Dec 2009 18,110 miles

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

Some binding of offside and nearside rear brakes.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 14,116 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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FD55 JXJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD55 JXJ, 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 FD55 JXJ registered?

FD55 JXJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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