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Renault Megane

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,461 cc

LX55 UPVMOT history

LX55 UPV is a red diesel Renault Megane first used on 20 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

LX55 UPV red Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2025
Mileage
154,446 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 UPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX55 UPV was last recorded at 154,446 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 12,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,953 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,493 miles
Average per year
7,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,446 miles
  • 2024 – 141,953 miles
  • 2023 – 138,684 miles
  • 2022 – 122,618 miles
  • 2021 – 101,438 miles
  • 2020 – 98,947 miles
  • 2019 – 96,228 miles
  • 2018 – 94,007 miles
  • 2017 – 91,235 miles
  • 2016 – 88,265 miles
  • 2015 – 82,946 miles
  • 2014 – 76,646 miles
  • 2013 – 69,465 miles
  • 2012 – 63,288 miles
  • 2011 – 59,547 miles
  • 2010 – 53,682 miles
  • 2009 – 45,899 miles
  • 2008 – 31,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail154,446 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge close to cord and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail154,446 miles (+12,493)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,446 miles
    Test number
    432566642671
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge close to cord and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  2. Pass141,953 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    141,953 miles
    Test number
    138560697382
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail141,953 miles (+3,269)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,953 miles
    Test number
    859358553975
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass138,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    138,684 miles
    Test number
    984520158640
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail138,684 miles (+16,066)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,684 miles
    Test number
    570914852443
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass122,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,618 miles
    Test number
    638716314258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail122,618 miles (+21,180)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,618 miles
    Test number
    690270102133
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass101,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,438 miles
    Test number
    711531979513
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail101,438 miles (+2,491)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,438 miles
    Test number
    300435155525
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass98,947 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,947 miles
    Test number
    216486508370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,942 miles (+2,714)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,942 miles
    Test number
    265358902110
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass96,228 miles (+2,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,228 miles
    Test number
    464646289700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass94,007 miles (+2,772)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    94,007 miles
    Test number
    886500428955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,235 miles (+2,970)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    91,235 miles
    Test number
    664395554241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,265 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,265 miles
    Test number
    432330440647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail88,261 miles (+5,315)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,261 miles
    Test number
    323812925180
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass82,946 miles (+6,300)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,946 miles
    Test number
    383202503802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,646 miles (+7,181)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,646 miles
    Test number
    235345534363
    • NoteTrack arm has slight play at ball joint

  19. Pass69,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    69,465 miles
    Test number
    587004923390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,465 miles (+6,177)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,465 miles
    Test number
    806234923302
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass63,288 miles (+3,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,288 miles
    Test number
    566140342388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass59,547 miles (+5,865)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    59,547 miles
    Test number
    809321941397
    • NoteN/s steering rack slight play

  23. Pass53,682 miles (+7,783)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,682 miles
    Test number
    474372090208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,899 miles (+14,574)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,899 miles
    Test number
    212913799281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,325 miles
    Test number
    763669788262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 UPV

Does LX55 UPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 UPV expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 UPV?
The MOT on LX55 UPV expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 UPV done?
LX55 UPV was recorded at 154,446 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 7,203 miles a year.
Has LX55 UPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 UPV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LX55 UPV 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 LX55 UPV find?
LX55 UPV failed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 7 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, and 9 more.

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