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AJ55 ECV

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,511 mi
Last recorded80,511 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ECV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 80,511 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 74,180 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 74,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 67,064 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 67,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 60,644 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 60,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 53,264 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 53,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 46,668 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 26 Jul 2019 39,816 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads maybe worn

Fail 25 Jul 2019 39,814 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads maybe worn

Pass 23 Jul 2018 33,750 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jul 2017 26,963 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 25,530 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre has deep splits in the tread

Fail 15 Nov 2016 25,530 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre has deep splits in the tread

Pass 17 Nov 2015 23,389 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 21,879 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 20,144 miles

OSR tyre cracking no cords visible

Fail 18 Nov 2013 20,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

OSR tyre cracking no cords visible

Pass 15 Nov 2012 18,220 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 18,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 16,432 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 14,599 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 12,477 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 10,023 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 ECV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ECV, 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 ECV registered?

AJ55 ECV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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