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AJ05 CXN

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

84,109 mi
Last recorded84,109 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CXN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 84,109 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 82,979 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2021 82,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2020 78,851 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC S PITTED AND SCORRED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

O/S FRONT LOWER SWIVAL JOINT SLIGHTLY WORN

REAR BOOT STRUTS INOPP

Fail 1 May 2020 78,851 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC S PITTED AND SCORRED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

O/S FRONT LOWER SWIVAL JOINT SLIGHTLY WORN

REAR BOOT STRUTS INOPP

Pass 2 Mar 2019 77,539 miles

corrosion on front discs

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2019 77,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs corroeded on inner edges

both rear coil spring badly corroeded

rear brake pads getting low on inner edges

rear bumper badly damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2018 69,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Engine under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished and starting to crack

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 64,210 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment rough when rotated bearing worn and dry (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded and thin

nearside rear tyre perished around inner side wall

Fail 6 Feb 2017 64,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no defined pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment rough when rotated bearing worn and dry (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded and thin

nearside rear tyre perished around inner side wall

Pass 8 Feb 2016 53,538 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 53,538 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 52,142 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,498 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jun 2013 44,729 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,729 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 40,525 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 40,522 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 36,514 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,514 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 35,364 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 32,092 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 19,914 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,059 miles

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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AJ05 CXN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AJ05 CXN, 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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AJ05 CXN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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