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FE55 LVX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,815 mi
Last recorded124,815 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 LVX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 124,815 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside and Offside front top spring seats corroding

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

Slight binding to offside rear brake

Fail 4 Jan 2017 124,812 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside and Offside front top spring seats corroding

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

Slight binding to offside rear brake

Pass 22 Jan 2016 113,767 miles

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

Rear exhaust rubber deteriaitng

Fail 21 Jan 2016 113,767 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber deteriaitng

Pass 21 Jan 2015 97,316 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 97,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,732 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 73,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,956 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,999 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,885 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,918 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 49,918 miles

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,521 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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FE55 LVX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FE55 LVX, 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 LVX registered?

FE55 LVX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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