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AJ55 ECF

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,994 mi
Last recorded89,994 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ECF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 89,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 89,989 miles

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)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 83,001 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 83,001 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 82,999 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres bald inner edge

Near side rear tyre bald outer edge

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Windscreen cracked in a zone

Pass 23 Jun 2015 60,896 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing un-evenly on inner edge

offside front tyre inner side wall cut but no cords exposed

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,705 miles

n/s/r slight bind

rear tyres slight cracking

Fail 16 Sep 2014 58,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r slight bind

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2013 51,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nearside rear wheel starting to bind

Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,220 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,460 miles

Handbrake lever on offside caliper doesn't fully return against its stop. The effort achieved during the parking brake test is lower than is usual but meets MOT requirement.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,590 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,329 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 25,722 miles

Offside Front 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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AJ55 ECF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ55 ECF, 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 AJ55 ECF registered?

AJ55 ECF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is AJ55 ECF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 ECF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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