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FE55 XWS

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

53,283 mi
Last recorded53,283 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XWS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 53,283 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 53,282 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 43,216 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 42,915 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,111 miles

nearside rear brake disc worn

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inside edge

offside rear brake slight binding

Fail 4 Apr 2013 27,997 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake disc worn

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inside edge

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 28 Apr 2012 14,572 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 14,260 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,394 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 58,394 miles

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

both front brake discs slighty worn

Pass 17 May 2010 41,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 May 2010 41,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 38,287 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 38,287 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,855 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 XWS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XWS, 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 XWS registered?

FE55 XWS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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