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AK05 UJX

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,715 mi
Last recorded130,715 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 UJX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 130,715 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge slight play o/s rack

chip in windscreen zone a rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2016 130,715 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edge slight play o/s rack

chip in windscreen zone a rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 124,575 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

multiple exhaust mounts broken

Fail 24 Nov 2015 124,575 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

multiple exhaust mounts broken

Pass 24 Dec 2014 115,321 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 115,321 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 103,214 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 103,214 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 87,990 miles

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

engine has vibration

Fail 13 Dec 2012 87,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine has vibration

Pass 19 Dec 2011 72,737 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 57,189 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 57,189 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 43,094 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)

both rear tyres perrished on sidewalls

Pass 20 Nov 2008 27,084 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,077 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 UJX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UJX, 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 UJX registered?

AK05 UJX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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