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AK05 LXM

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,905 mi
Last recorded101,905 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 LXM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 101,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2019 101,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 96,996 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,953 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 91,544 miles

Rear tyres worn slightly on edges.

Fail 15 Apr 2016 91,544 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn slightly on edges.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 83,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 83,636 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 70,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 70,621 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,243 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 59,243 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 47,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 47,166 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 36,980 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 36,980 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 34,028 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 30,379 miles

oil leaks timing cover end of engine and gearbox end of engine

Pass 7 May 2008 26,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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AK05 LXM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK05 LXM, 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 AK05 LXM registered?

AK05 LXM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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