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FX55 XYN

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,136 mi
Last recorded63,136 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 XYN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspect intermittent SRS system fault

Fail 14 Aug 2019 63,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 60,516 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both inner and Offside Outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 56,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot slightly loose on joint

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

no hand brake cable return springs fitted on calipers

play and knock in steering rack

Fail 30 Aug 2017 56,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb loose in lamp (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot slightly loose on joint

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

no hand brake cable return springs fitted on calipers

play and knock in steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,979 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,855 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 46,359 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 42,835 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,348 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,606 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,236 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,602 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 7,779 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 7,779 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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FX55 XYN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX55 XYN, 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 FX55 XYN registered?

FX55 XYN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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