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FL55 MXZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,650 mi
Last recorded106,650 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 MXZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 106,650 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

play on nearside steering arm

slight play in nearside front track rod end

top strut mounts clicking

Pass 15 Jul 2019 103,317 miles

both front top strut mounts clicking

play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 3 Jul 2019 103,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front top strut mounts clicking

play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 25 Jul 2018 99,787 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,151 miles

offside front coil spring corroded

rear suspension creeks

Pass 14 Jul 2016 91,301 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2016 91,300 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 84,888 miles

n/s/r tyre scuffed on inner sidewall

Fail 15 Jul 2015 84,886 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside 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)

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

n/s/r tyre scuffed on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2014 80,493 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,915 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 72,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 66,106 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 59,479 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 59,479 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 52,251 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,141 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 47,133 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,530 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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FL55 MXZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FL55 MXZ, 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 FL55 MXZ registered?

FL55 MXZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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