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AK05 ULG

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,277 mi
Last recorded145,277 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ULG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 145,277 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

both front shock absorbers casings corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2019 145,244 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

both front shock absorbers casings corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2018 143,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 143,219 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front damage to o/s/f wing and front bumper affecting o/s/f headlight alignment

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 140,948 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated but system still adequately supported

Pass 15 Jun 2016 137,557 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 131,697 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 131,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 120,800 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 120,800 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 109,066 miles

N/s/r tyre sidewalls slightly perished.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 96,434 miles

Slight play in o/s/f steering co-axial joint.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,895 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 79,895 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 65,699 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 65,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,636 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,231 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 ULG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AK05 ULG, 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 ULG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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