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LT55 XFU

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

164,773 mi
Last recorded164,773 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 XFU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 164,773 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 164,767 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner Rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 149,721 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 149,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner Rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 133,144 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre worn from the edges +tyre worn low (4.1.E.1)

both front fog lamps not work ing

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 127,998 miles

both front fog lamps not working

engine cover +under tray fitted obsecure some compnents

nearside front tyre wearing from the edges

Fail 28 Oct 2015 127,998 miles

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

both front fog lamps not working

engine cover +under tray fitted obsecure some compnents

nearside front tyre wearing from the edges

Pass 26 Nov 2014 122,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wiper blade draging slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2014 122,683 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wiper blade draging slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2013 116,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre inner side wall has a slight cut

Fail 26 Nov 2013 116,820 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre inner side wall has a slight cut

Pass 19 Nov 2012 112,075 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offsidse front wiper blade smearing slightly

Fail 19 Nov 2012 112,075 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offsidse front wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2011 106,355 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper rubber weak

Fail 26 Nov 2010 98,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 98,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 80,096 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 80,096 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 60,158 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 60,158 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

1 of 4 windscreen washer jets blocked on offside.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 XFU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LT55 XFU, 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 XFU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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