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LT55 XEW

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,891 mi
Last recorded105,891 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 XEW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 105,891 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 103,086 miles

All steering & suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Manufactures covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2023 103,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All steering & suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 101,829 miles

All steering & suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

N/S & O/S Rear axle front bushes perishing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & light pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 101,829 miles

All steering & suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

N/S & O/S Rear axle front bushes perishing

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & light pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 101,606 miles

Airbag light not coming on

All steering & suspension components corroded

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

Manufactures covers fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tape covering part of the Speedo

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 101,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Worn down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Manufactures covers fitted

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

Offside Rear Brake efficiency lower than n/s in RBT

Offside Rear Wheel has a slight bind

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 99,746 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge close o canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2018 99,744 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm @1.5 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge close o canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 93,096 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

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

o/s/r tyre has small cut to tread

plastic covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2017 93,096 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

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

o/s/r tyre has small cut to tread

plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 80,057 miles

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

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

o/s/f top mount noisy when rotated

rear shocks corroded

tape covering clocks

Pass 28 May 2015 67,453 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s o/s front steering arms has slight play

n/s o/s front top mounts noisey when rotated

n/s/f tyre perashing

rear brake ferrules has light corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,186 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 47,751 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,658 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,197 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,951 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,386 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 15,399 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 XEW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEW, 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 XEW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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