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FE55 GXL

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,038 mi
Last recorded147,038 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 GXL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 147,038 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 147,038 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 144,141 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f coil spring not seated correctly

Fail 25 Sep 2017 144,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure damaged (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f coil spring not seated correctly

Pass 19 Sep 2016 140,064 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 140,064 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 134,033 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 123,239 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

center exhaust hanger weak

n/s track rod has slight ploay

Pass 19 Aug 2013 111,241 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 99,372 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 87,614 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 76,208 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 76,208 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,949 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,604 miles

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

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

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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FE55 GXL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FE55 GXL, 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 FE55 GXL registered?

FE55 GXL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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