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AJ55 ECX

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,311 mi
Last recorded126,311 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ECX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 126,311 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 126,202 miles

Nearside Front abs wire rubbing on driveshaft

Nearside Front spot light inop

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

wheel nuts and engine area not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2020 126,202 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front abs wire rubbing on driveshaft

Nearside Front spot light inop

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

wheel nuts and engine area not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 116,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 116,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 106,013 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light dim

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear wheel trim missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 105,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 90,985 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,928 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 80,936 miles

Front both sides wiper blades split slightly

both sides rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Pass 29 Oct 2014 76,516 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 70,612 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 64,855 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 64,855 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 58,070 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 58,070 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both sides front wipers split slightly

offside rear brake disc heavily pitted and corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 51,093 miles

slight play in o/s co-axial ball joint.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,035 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,508 miles

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

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

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 ECX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ55 ECX, 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 ECX registered?

AJ55 ECX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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