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AK05 YKE

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

145,650 mi
Last recorded145,650 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YKE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 145,650 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded by rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2017 145,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded by rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2016 132,113 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

vehicle fitted with under shields and engine cover preventing inspection of components

Fail 6 Aug 2016 131,970 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

vehicle fitted with under shields and engine cover preventing inspection of components

Pass 10 Aug 2015 116,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 116,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 100,350 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 90,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Aug 2013 90,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Sep 2012 82,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Sep 2012 82,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 69,804 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,024 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 62,018 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 55,713 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 43,549 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,549 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 YKE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YKE, 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 YKE registered?

AK05 YKE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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