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Renault Megane

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,870 cc

LR55 XFEMOT history

LR55 XFE is a black diesel Renault Megane first used on 3 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2023.

LR55 XFE black Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2024
Mileage
82,729 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 XFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 XFE was last recorded at 82,729 miles on 23 Oct 2023, 13,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,339 miles · 5 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
13,390 miles
Average per year
4,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 82,729 miles
  • 2022 – 69,339 miles
  • 2021 – 55,547 miles
  • 2020 – 54,247 miles
  • 2019 – 52,923 miles
  • 2018 – 51,184 miles
  • 2017 – 49,800 miles
  • 2016 – 47,100 miles
  • 2015 – 43,649 miles
  • 2014 – 40,445 miles
  • 2013 – 38,132 miles
  • 2012 – 35,017 miles
  • 2011 – 29,313 miles
  • 2010 – 24,480 miles
  • 2008 – 18,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,729 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four have corrosion to inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer side walls perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,729 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,729 miles
    Test number
    761700568549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail82,729 miles (+13,390)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,729 miles
    Test number
    837588488773
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,339 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,339 miles
    Test number
    581973292680
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail69,337 miles (+13,790)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,337 miles
    Test number
    487525283958
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass55,547 miles (+1,300)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2022
    Odometer
    55,547 miles
    Test number
    104049778253
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs have corrosion on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides --- (border line)
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers casings have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged both rear tyres have perishing on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass54,247 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2021
    Odometer
    54,247 miles
    Test number
    760452571773
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four have corrosion to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail54,247 miles (+1,324)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,247 miles
    Test number
    954963811356
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four have corrosion to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass52,923 miles (+1,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2020
    Odometer
    52,923 miles
    Test number
    922948723637
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs corroding on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers -- outer casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass51,184 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,184 miles
    Test number
    902035398724
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs slightly corroded on their inner faces (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail51,177 miles (+1,377)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,177 miles
    Test number
    877885558687
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass49,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,800 miles
    Test number
    685217361423
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

  12. Fail49,800 miles (+2,700)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,800 miles
    Test number
    686018200263
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

  13. Pass47,100 miles (+3,451)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,100 miles
    Test number
    532490131895
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside and offside front inner steering rack joints
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

  14. Pass43,649 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,649 miles
    Test number
    347410825150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail43,608 miles (+3,163)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,608 miles
    Test number
    247087115423
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass40,445 miles (+2,313)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,445 miles
    Test number
    705266914138
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAdvise wiper blades smearing screen

  17. Pass38,132 miles (+3,115)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,132 miles
    Test number
    835063113185
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs very badly worn

  18. Pass35,017 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,017 miles
    Test number
    186158312139
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail35,017 miles (+5,704)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,017 miles
    Test number
    625068112195
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass29,313 miles (+4,833)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,313 miles
    Test number
    985958511159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,480 miles (+6,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,480 miles
    Test number
    253344410479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass18,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,236 miles
    Test number
    444850958328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 XFE

Does LR55 XFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 XFE expired on 22 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 XFE?
The MOT on LR55 XFE expired on 22 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 XFE done?
LR55 XFE was recorded at 82,729 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2023, an average of 4,342 miles a year.
Has LR55 XFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 XFE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 XFE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 XFE find?
LR55 XFE passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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