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LT55 FHX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,485 mi
Last recorded70,485 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 FHX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 70,485 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm play

Pass 27 Jul 2022 68,952 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 67,189 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm play

Fail 26 Jul 2021 67,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front inner steering arm play

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 65,013 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 62,665 miles

Nearside and offside rear shock are corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2019 62,665 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside and offside rear shock are corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,937 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,338 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 53,878 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 53,877 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,002 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 51,000 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,356 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 43,354 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 42,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

nearside rear trye side wall cracking

play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 12 Feb 2014 42,198 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

nearside rear trye side wall cracking

play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,630 miles

Slight play and knock in the steering.

Slight play in the o/s front wheel.

The n/s rear tyre is wearing on the edges and cracking.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 34,814 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,849 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,718 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,901 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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LT55 FHX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LT55 FHX, 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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LT55 FHX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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