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FY55 XKE

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

159,350 mi
Last recorded159,350 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 XKE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 159,350 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 159,347 miles

Exhaust system insecure x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 148,653 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2017 148,530 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2016 141,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 141,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 130,299 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 130,292 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

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)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 118,138 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 118,138 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 108,534 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 108,534 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 100,171 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 100,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 89,160 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 79,422 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 79,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 65,947 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 65,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,455 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 39,455 miles

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

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

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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FY55 XKE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FY55 XKE, 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 FY55 XKE registered?

FY55 XKE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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