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AJ55 EFA

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,343 mi
Last recorded105,343 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EFA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 105,343 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 105,343 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 98,431 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 88,631 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface worn thin (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 88,288 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight bulb incorrectly located. (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface worn thin (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both steering rack inner joints have play,nearside is close to limit!

Pass 4 Dec 2014 74,516 miles

nearside steering joints have play

Fail 4 Dec 2014 74,516 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside steering joints have play

Pass 14 Dec 2013 68,737 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre 3mm

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 2mm

Fail 14 Dec 2013 68,737 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre 3mm

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 2mm

Pass 17 Dec 2012 60,511 miles

play in nearside tie rod replacement advised as will cause abnormal tyre wear

Pass 8 Dec 2011 50,623 miles

play in nearside tie rod

Fail 8 Dec 2011 50,623 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

play in nearside tie rod

Pass 7 Dec 2010 39,659 miles

play in nearside tie rod replacement advised

slight play in offside tie rod

Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,977 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish slightly 195/65 HR 15

Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,300 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 EFA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EFA, 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 EFA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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