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AJ55 ECN

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,428 mi
Last recorded137,428 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ECN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 137,428 miles

mil light on

Fail 15 Oct 2016 137,415 miles

Steering component damaged and unserviceable n/s/f steering inner arm and has got play (2.2.C.1d)

mil light on

Pass 5 Oct 2015 124,750 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nearside inner steering axial balljoint.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 116,196 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn low on inner and outer edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 107,368 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

nearside front tyre inner edge smooth

play in steering rack area

Pass 8 Oct 2012 98,304 miles

slight play in nearside rack

Fail 8 Oct 2012 98,303 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre edges smooth

slight play in nearside rack

Pass 10 Oct 2011 90,902 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

slight play at nearside inner steering rack ball joint

Pass 1 Oct 2010 78,053 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 78,053 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 62,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 44,468 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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AJ55 ECN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ECN, 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 ECN registered?

AJ55 ECN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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