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AJ05 XLN

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,644 mi
Last recorded86,644 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XLN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 86,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front spring corroded

Offside Front track rod end corroded

rear shocks corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2020 86,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 82,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2017 77,641 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS ON INNER FACES (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and or track rod end ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on or very near limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / sill to floor (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all ns and os (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both ns and os (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake plastic shroud / trim slightly insecure. Function not impaired at time of inspection

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 1 Dec 2017 77,524 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS ON INNER FACES (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and or track rod end ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on or very near limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / sill to floor (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all ns and os (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both ns and os (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake plastic shroud / trim slightly insecure. Function not impaired at time of inspection

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 9 Dec 2016 73,903 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front play in inner rack steering joints: confirmed on turn plates

Nearside Rear child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt/s

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit >>> ON 1.6mm <<< (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake plastic shroud / trim slightly insecure. Function not impaired at time of inspection

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 2 Dec 2016 73,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid INOP (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front play in inner rack steering joints: confirmed on turn plates

Nearside Rear child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt/s

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit >>> ON 1.6mm <<< (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake plastic shroud / trim slightly insecure. Function not impaired at time of inspection

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 31 Dec 2015 69,984 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH SIDES. (2.7.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES AND CRACKING IN TREAD AREA. (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES INNER FACE. (3.5.1i)

NEARSIDE REAR child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt/s

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD BALL JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH SIDES. (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR PIPES. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing B OTH REAR (2.7.2a)

hand brake lever shroud / plastic cover insecure: function not impaired at time of inspection

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 23 Dec 2015 69,923 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH SIDES. (2.7.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES AND CRACKING IN TREAD AREA. (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES INNER FACE. (3.5.1i)

NEARSIDE REAR child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt/s

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD BALL JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH SIDES. (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR PIPES. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing B OTH REAR (2.7.2a)

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 22 Dec 2014 66,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to underbody components / panels

Fail 17 Dec 2014 66,171 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to underbody components / panels

Pass 3 Dec 2013 60,656 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 60,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 57,474 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,297 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,452 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,340 miles

EML light on dash

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

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

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

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

srs light on dash

Fail 26 Mar 2010 45,340 miles

EML light on dash

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

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

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

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

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

srs light on dash

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,290 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 XLN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XLN, 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 XLN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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