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AJ05 KUA

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,372 mi
Last recorded163,372 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 KUA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 163,372 miles

nearside rear door card removed

Fail 17 Sep 2016 163,372 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure base (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear door card removed

Pass 23 Mar 2015 150,502 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 150,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 143,960 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 143,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 139,431 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 139,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 132,100 miles

Slight play in O/s/f and N/s/f steering co-axial joints.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 112,698 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 96,350 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 76,775 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 15 Jun 2009 76,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 53,600 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 KUA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KUA, 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 AJ05 KUA registered?

AJ05 KUA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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