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AJ05 SYY

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,232 mi
Last recorded96,232 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 SYY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2022 96,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) creaking noise from within rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear caliper stuck on position

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear caliper arm stuck on position

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 83,178 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 83,033 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 74,913 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2019 70,970 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2019 70,965 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 65,265 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 60,641 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 54,875 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 50,016 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 50,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 43,458 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 40,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f suspension top mount bearings starting to wear

Fail 21 Jun 2013 38,324 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,324 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2012 29,301 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls.

o/s/f pad getting low.

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer wall.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 29,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls.

o/s/f pad getting low.

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer wall.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,946 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt [ insecurely fitted ]

Fail 15 Jun 2011 25,946 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt [ insecurely fitted ]

Pass 28 Jun 2010 23,654 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,449 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 15,940 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 SYY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYY, 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 SYY registered?

AJ05 SYY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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