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AJ55 EEY

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

246,764 mi
Last recorded246,764 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EEY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 246,764 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 246,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 235,364 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 235,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 229,810 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 212,354 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 193,200 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 193,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter loose and leaking grease (but not allowing ingress of dirt and grit)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 174,426 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 150,423 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 150,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Osf tyre low and is punchured

Fail 15 Nov 2012 128,909 miles

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

offside rear brake noisey operation

Pass 15 Nov 2012 128,909 miles

offside rear brake noisey operation

Pass 9 Nov 2011 106,548 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 85,021 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 64,430 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 37,302 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 EEY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EEY, 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 EEY registered?

AJ55 EEY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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