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AJ05 KUX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,147 mi
Last recorded126,147 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 KUX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 126,147 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken still supported

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres scrubbed

lower engine tray fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2016 126,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Centre exhaust mounting broken still supported

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres scrubbed

lower engine tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 116,489 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 102,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 102,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 90,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 81,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Dec 2011 81,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 69,146 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 69,146 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 57,558 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 20 Nov 2008 45,264 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 45,264 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KUX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KUX, 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 KUX registered?

AJ05 KUX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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