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AJ55 EES

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

146,271 mi
Last recorded146,271 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EES
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 146,271 miles

Nearside Front tyre winter tyre

Nearside Outer sill damaged around jacking point

Nearside Rear tyre winter tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre winter tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower gearbox mounting contaminated by engine oil

battery secured by piece of timber not insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2021 146,271 miles

Nearside Front tyre winter tyre

Nearside Outer sill damaged around jacking point

Nearside Rear tyre winter tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre winter tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower gearbox mounting contaminated by engine oil

battery secured by piece of timber not insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2021 145,312 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure resting on rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure securing bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Lower gearbox mounting contaminated in engine oil and rubber perished

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged around jacking point

Nearside Rear tyre winter tyre fitted

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre edge ( staple and punctured ) ()

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

Offside Rear tyre winter tyre fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 May 2020 133,858 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 131,737 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 131,737 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 127,318 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 127,315 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 111,414 miles

Offside Front chip in top of windscreen

Fail 25 Mar 2017 111,345 miles

Offside Front 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front chip in top of windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2016 98,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers door handle stiff but still opens

Fail 23 Feb 2016 98,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers door handle stiff but still opens

Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,419 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 82,419 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,770 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 79,770 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,302 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 49,683 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 43,482 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 36,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2010 36,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 29,794 miles

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 29,794 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 15,513 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 15,513 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 EES is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EES, 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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AJ55 EES is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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