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FE55 XWY

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

93,637 mi
Last recorded93,637 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2020 93,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 86,363 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 86,352 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front door Handel slightly sticking

Offside Rear tyre heavy cracking in tread

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s front wipers slightly worn

Fail 1 Feb 2018 82,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre heavy cracking in tread

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jan 2017 76,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake hose zip tidy to shocker found on lock to lock test still ok

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

slight noise from top shocker bearings on lock

Fail 25 Jan 2017 79,548 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake hose zip tidy to shocker found on lock to lock test still ok

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Feb 2016 76,870 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 73,594 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 73,594 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,169 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 70,169 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,878 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 62,878 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,030 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 53,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres low

front discs lipped

front wipers split

slight play o/s steering arm

Fail 25 Aug 2010 41,533 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,533 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 30,303 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 24,376 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 XWY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XWY, 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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FE55 XWY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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