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SW55FJX
2005 RENAULT MEGANE
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1870cc
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- Registration SW55FJX
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model MEGANE
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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- Expired 27 Mar 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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112 Total Defects Recorded
28 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,734 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- engine torque mount defective
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
27 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 116,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- engine torque mount defective
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
24 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 116,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()
- Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 113,270 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- reverse lights not working
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 113,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body component insecure inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- reverse lights not working
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 108,735 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
7 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,644 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
27 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,573 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2022 9 Jun 20265 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,208 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner steering joint has play
28 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 95,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner steering joint has play
22 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,899 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,324 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2019 9 Jun 202616 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,527 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2018 9 Jun 202615 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 76,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
15 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,805 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- parking brake only just meets requirments
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,295 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2016 9 Jun 202617 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,118 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2015 9 Jun 202616 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
3 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,350 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
17 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,139 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 54,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
27 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,460 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
24 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,868 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2011 9 Jun 202629 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,321 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,294 MI
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SW55FJX was registered on 2005-12-29
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