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AE55 WMW

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,980 mi
Last recorded148,980 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 WMW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 148,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 148,980 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rackend/drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 139,241 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 123,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe(green one) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 123,850 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe in between the 2 flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe(green one) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm but wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 123,420 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise replacing ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 110,256 miles

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

both front steering rack inner joints have play

Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,832 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 87,549 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 80,564 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Feb 2015

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Feb 2014 75,393 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 12 Feb 2014 75,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Jan 2013 69,578 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2011 63,294 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 51,244 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 51,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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)

front n/s and rear n/s tyres cutting out on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2009 36,702 miles

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

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

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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AE55 WMW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE55 WMW, 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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What year was AE55 WMW registered?

AE55 WMW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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