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AJ55 EFM

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,806 mi
Last recorded105,806 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 105,806 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 105,806 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 93,293 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 14 Dec 2016 93,293 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 84,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 84,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 77,297 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 77,297 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 71,005 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 71,005 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,346 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 57,941 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

small bulge on outer sidewall n/s/f tyre

small cut outer sidewall o/s/f tyre (cords not exposed)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 57,941 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

small bulge on outer sidewall n/s/f tyre

small cut outer sidewall o/s/f tyre (cords not exposed)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 50,846 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 50,846 miles

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

Clutch pedal rubber worn through.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 44,350 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,634 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 EFM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EFM, 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 EFM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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