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FL55 XSZ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,779 mi
Last recorded67,779 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 XSZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,779 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,074 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 63,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,302 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 37,757 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 37,755 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,705 miles

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

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

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

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

rear inner discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,655 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,798 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 25,798 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,326 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 23,324 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 XSZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSZ, 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 XSZ registered?

FL55 XSZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is FL55 XSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 XSZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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