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LR55 XFE

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,729 mi
Last recorded82,729 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 XFE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 82,729 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 82,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 69,339 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 69,337 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 55,547 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs have corrosion on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides --- (border line) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers casings have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres have perishing on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 54,247 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four have corrosion to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 54,247 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four have corrosion to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 52,923 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs corroding on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers -- outer casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 51,184 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs slightly corroded on their inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 51,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,800 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 49,800 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,100 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

nearside wiper blade split

play in nearside and offside front inner steering rack joints

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,649 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 43,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 40,445 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 23 Apr 2013 38,132 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs very badly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,017 miles

Front 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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 35,017 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,313 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 24,480 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 18,236 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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LR55 XFE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LR55 XFE, 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 LR55 XFE registered?

LR55 XFE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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