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AJ05 KWC

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

81,412 mi
Last recorded81,412 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 81,412 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 81,411 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 76,401 miles

Nearside Front leg top bearing stiff

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 69,919 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 69,915 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 64,162 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 64,157 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,949 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2017 56,949 miles

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

Nearside wiper starting to split

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 50,917 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2016 50,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,549 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,411 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside wiper split

Pass 10 Jun 2013 35,960 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 35,960 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2012 29,918 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 29,918 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 2 Jun 2011 25,512 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 25,512 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 21,436 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 21,436 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,278 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 12,093 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 KWC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KWC, 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 KWC registered?

AJ05 KWC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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