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FX55 XYV

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,129 mi
Last recorded118,129 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 XYV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 118,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seatbelt retracting slow

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle bush deteriorated Nearside + Offside

Pass 24 Feb 2022 113,251 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 110,493 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 107,556 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 107,555 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 103,177 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 103,177 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 91,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 91,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 75,259 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 75,259 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 64,231 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 64,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread distorted (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,429 miles

LOT OF FREE PLAY ON N/S OF STEERING RACK.

Fail 23 Feb 2015 54,429 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,605 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 43,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,997 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 33,997 miles

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 24,673 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 23,949 miles

nearside registration lamp bulb is dim

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,144 miles

Nearside door mirror cover damaged

slight play nearside rack

Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,628 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 XYV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FX55 XYV, 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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FX55 XYV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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