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AJ55 EFT

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,372 mi
Last recorded133,372 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EFT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2018 133,372 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement can affect steering (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement can affect steering (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on inner edge and perishing

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 115,923 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 107,476 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 97,632 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 97,632 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)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 87,486 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 79,428 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 70,637 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 60,342 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 60,342 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 49,397 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 34,115 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 EFT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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