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AK05 MDO

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,904 mi
Last recorded123,904 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MDO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 123,904 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Door mirror glass damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) And offside front ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective But not insecue (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 113,490 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2021 113,455 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 113,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 109,090 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 108,913 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 98,859 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 98,859 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,301 miles

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

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

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 inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front odd wheel fitted.

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 87,301 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front odd wheel fitted.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,297 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both front discs) inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre, has slight damage to outer side wall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both rear discs) inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres (both) starting to age crack

Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,702 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,499 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight stepping on inner edge

offside & nearside steering rack inner rack joints have small play

Pass 3 Mar 2014 60,809 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 60,809 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 51,672 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,733 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,640 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,416 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 26,879 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,720 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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AK05 MDO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AK05 MDO, 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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AK05 MDO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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