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FY55 XKJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,773 mi
Last recorded94,773 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 XKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 94,773 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 85,776 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 76,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.78mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in front lower swivel bearings

Pass 22 Nov 2017 73,310 miles

Front hubs; Lower swivel bearings worn

Rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2016 69,490 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 65,206 miles

Offside front tyre worn on the edges

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 25 Nov 2014 61,902 miles

Offside rear tyre worn low and cracking

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 26 Nov 2013 59,308 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,084 miles

rear tyres differant size to front

Fail 9 Nov 2012 55,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

rear tyres differant size to front

Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,182 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 50,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 47,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f rack endhas slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,072 miles

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

small amount of play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,146 miles

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

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 XKJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FY55 XKJ, 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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FY55 XKJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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