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KD55 XXJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,636 mi
Last recorded124,636 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 XXJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2022 124,636 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

** both front steering arm inner joints have excessive play from inner fixing **

** both rear axle bushes worn and split **

both front headlamps hazy

both front suspension top mounts knocking when turned lock to lock

both front tyres wearing low outer edge

nearside door mirror unit insecure

nearside rear tyre flat - nail in centre - pumped up for now

rear tailgate/boot not opening - interior display says boot is open

Pass 1 Oct 2021 119,245 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front steering arm inner joint play

Fail 1 Oct 2021 119,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin *** strong advise *** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front steering arm inner joint play

Pass 24 Sep 2020 111,846 miles

*** Nearside front steering arm inner joint play ***

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside front steering arm inner joint slight play

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Sep 2020 111,846 miles

*** Nearside front steering arm inner joint play ***

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside front steering arm inner joint slight play

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Sep 2019 105,092 miles

Both front steering arm inner joint play

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside front wheel rim damage

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Various body damage

Fail 9 Sep 2019 105,092 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Both front steering arm inner joint play

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside front wheel rim damage

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Various body damage

Pass 21 Sep 2018 98,576 miles

Both front steering arms inner joint play

Both front suspension top mount bearing noisy

Nearside front outer cv boot gaiter inner cone slightly split and leaking grease

Nearside front wheel hub cap missing

Nearside front window not working

Pass 28 Sep 2017 90,020 miles

Both front Tyre wear outer edge

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

Nearside Front wheel cover missing

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

various body damage

Fail 27 Sep 2017 90,005 miles

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

Both front Tyre wear outer edge

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

Nearside Front wheel cover missing

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

various body damage

Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,228 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 81,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 71,209 miles

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

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

play in steering rack inner joint(S)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 71,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

play in steering rack inner joint(S)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,496 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 64,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 57,443 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 51,403 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,403 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,848 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 32,332 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 32,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive 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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KD55 XXJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KD55 XXJ, 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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KD55 XXJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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