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AJ05 GLY

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,210 mi
Last recorded62,210 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 GLY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 62,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 19 Jan 2017 62,207 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine rattly at idle

Front and rear brake discs corroding

Offside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Slight play in nearside front inner track rod end/steering rack area

Pass 29 Dec 2015 57,282 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front number plate cracked but unlikely to be misread

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

Nearside Front gearbox drive shaft seal has slight leak

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade splitting

Fail 29 Dec 2015 57,282 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front number plate cracked but unlikely to be misread

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

Nearside Front gearbox drive shaft seal has slight leak

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade splitting

Pass 19 Dec 2014 50,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 46,833 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 46,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 43,335 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s wiper blade torn on end

Fail 19 Dec 2012 43,332 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s wiper blade torn on end

Pass 20 Dec 2011 39,207 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Dec 2011 39,207 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2010 32,945 miles

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

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

n/s inner steering rack knuckle has slight play

Fail 21 Dec 2010 32,945 miles

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

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

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

n/s inner steering rack knuckle has slight play

Fail 21 Dec 2009 26,701 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear tyre on 3mm

Rear brake discs worn

Rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 21 Dec 2009 26,701 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside 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)

Offside rear tyre on 3mm

Rear brake discs worn

Rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 30 Dec 2008 18,992 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 17,919 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,919 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 GLY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GLY, 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 GLY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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