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AK05 YJY

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,701 mi
Last recorded141,701 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YJY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 141,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust Corroding

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 138,136 miles

front brakes discs rusty

slight play steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2015 132,924 miles

o/s tyre worn low

slight play in steering

slight play n/s track rod end

Pass 13 Jan 2014 118,361 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 100,624 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 100,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 92,632 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside door mirror glass has slight damage

Fail 8 Aug 2011 92,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside door mirror glass has slight damage

Pass 11 Aug 2010 83,400 miles

left door mirror damaged

left front tyre tread worn on edge

left rear tyre tread worn on edge

Fail 11 Aug 2010 83,400 miles

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

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

left door mirror damaged

left front tyre tread worn on edge

left rear tyre tread worn on edge

Pass 11 Aug 2009 72,262 miles

left mirror damaged

right front tyre tread worn on edge

Fail 11 Aug 2009 72,262 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

left mirror damaged

right front tyre tread worn on edge

Pass 13 Aug 2008 62,302 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 56,857 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 YJY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJY, 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 YJY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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