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FX55 XYZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

91,771 mi
Last recorded91,771 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 XYZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 91,771 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 91,771 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 88,973 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 88,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,798 miles

ADVISE, REAR ENGINE STABILISER BUSH WORN.

ADVISE, both rear brake discs, corroding at edges.

ADVISE, chips & marks on front screen.

ADVISE, nearside front door mirror outer casing/backing cover damaged.

ADVISE, nearside front tyre wearing low.

ADVISE, offside front tyre wearing low.

ADVISE, offside rear coil spring corroding.

ADVISE, offside rear tyre cracking in tread.

ADVISE, slight oil leak.

ADVISE, slight play in offside front inner steering joint.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 79,797 miles

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

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

ADVISE, REAR ENGINE STABILISER BUSH WORN.

ADVISE, both rear brake discs, corroding at edges.

ADVISE, chips & marks on front screen.

ADVISE, nearside front door mirror outer casing/backing cover damaged.

ADVISE, nearside front tyre wearing low.

ADVISE, offside front tyre wearing low.

ADVISE, offside rear coil spring corroding.

ADVISE, offside rear tyre cracking in tread.

ADVISE, slight oil leak.

ADVISE, slight play in offside front inner steering joint.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 76,344 miles

Both front outer cv boots leaking but still secure

Fail 10 Apr 2014 76,344 miles

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

Both front outer cv boots leaking but still secure

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 72,636 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 72,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside mirror damaged

Play detected offside steering track rod

Seepage of grease offside outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,364 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 62,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 53,334 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

small lump in nsf tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,592 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 24,589 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 19,326 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre near limit

small amount of play in steering rack arms

Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,326 miles

n/s/r tyre near limit

small amount of play in steering rack arms

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 XYZ 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 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XYZ, 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 XYZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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