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FL55 XSF

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,952 mi
Last recorded68,952 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 XSF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 68,952 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

O/S/F abs holder rotten

Rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Sep 2018 65,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shocker casing starting to corrode

steering rack has a noise when turning lock to lock

Pass 27 Sep 2017 62,309 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexie (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering rack has noise when turning lock to lock

Pass 29 Sep 2016 59,793 miles

both rear shockers rusty

front flex pipes os and ns rusted

osf brake pipe to flex rusty

rear wiper torn

steering rack has noise

Fail 28 Sep 2016 59,792 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nsr brake flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded osr brake flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

both rear shockers rusty

front flex pipes os and ns rusted

osf brake pipe to flex rusty

rear wiper torn

Pass 26 Sep 2015 57,629 miles

Front both brake pipes slightly corroded

Front both cv joints slightly worn

Front both strut tops tight

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2015 57,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front both brake pipes slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2014 55,502 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 53,968 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Sep 2012 50,975 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,581 miles

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

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

rear discs badly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2010 42,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres slight perish marks

Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,929 miles

both rear tyres slight perish marks

Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,832 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,791 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 24,791 miles

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)

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

Offside Front 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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FL55 XSF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

FL55 XSF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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