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AJ54 ZBO

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,438 mi
Last recorded35,438 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ZBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 35,438 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Jan 2025 34,245 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Jan 2024 33,424 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 32,832 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Jan 2023 32,832 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Dec 2021 32,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Reverse light not working

Fail 8 Dec 2021 32,216 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 4 Dec 2020 31,771 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 31,771 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 29,267 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 29,267 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 25,522 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 25,522 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 24,034 miles

both front tyre sidewalls perrished

chips in screen

Fail 30 Jan 2017 24,034 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre sidewalls perrished

chips in screen

Pass 30 Jan 2016 20,989 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 20,989 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 19,636 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 19,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 17,591 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 17,591 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 14,395 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 13,790 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 13,035 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 11,378 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 9,685 miles

plastic covers over testable items

Pass 28 Jan 2008 7,947 miles

plastic covers over testable itemes

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 ZBO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ54 ZBO, 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 AJ54 ZBO registered?

AJ54 ZBO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is AJ54 ZBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ54 ZBO shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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