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AJ54 YYM

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,783 mi
Last recorded129,783 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YYM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 129,783 miles

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

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

cut in n/s f tyre sidewall

Fail 14 Jun 2016 129,753 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling inner plastic wheel arch liner (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play steering rack joint (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

cut in n/s f tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Jun 2015 128,072 miles

slight play in osf nsf steering rack arms osr tyre on limit

Fail 16 Jun 2015 128,057 miles

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

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

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

Rear 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)

slight play in osf nsf steering rack arms osr tyre on limit

Pass 31 Jul 2014 123,576 miles

slight play on steering rack

Fail 15 Jul 2014 123,153 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play in steering rack rear brake discs corroede

Pass 24 Jul 2013 113,609 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 109,830 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 109,814 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Nov 2011 103,180 miles

PETROL CAP COVER MISSING

REAR DISCS WORN AND PITTED

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT AND SMOOTH OUTSIDE EDGE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 95,810 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 2-3MM ONLY / REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED & WORN (SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST0

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 95,800 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES 2-3MM ONLY / REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED & WORN (SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST0

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 86,093 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 86,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 77,291 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 99,433 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 99,433 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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AJ54 YYM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AJ54 YYM, 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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AJ54 YYM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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