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AJ55 EJX

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,887 mi
Last recorded94,887 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EJX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 94,887 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 94,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer 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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 72,836 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 72,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 55,940 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 55,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

slight play in n/s steering arm ball joint

Pass 11 Dec 2009 39,786 miles

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

slight movement in nearside front track arm inner knuckle joint

Pass 24 Dec 2008 30,375 miles

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,215 miles

both sides front wiper blades split

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 EJX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EJX, 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 EJX registered?

AJ55 EJX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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