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AK55 BFA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,779 mi
Last recorded120,779 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BFA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2024 120,779 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides as marked ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre as marked ()

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded as marked

Pass 24 Mar 2023 117,893 miles

Coolant leak very bad ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) as marked ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) as marked ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear shocks very corroded as marked

Fail 23 Mar 2023 117,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak very bad ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) as marked ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) as marked ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear shocks very corroded as marked

Pass 2 Mar 2022 114,419 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 114,419 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 111,766 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 110,114 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 105,733 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 105,727 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel has bind

Pass 25 Jan 2018 102,526 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 102,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 97,425 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 88,819 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 64,157 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,255 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 40,620 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,441 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 25,181 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 25,181 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,373 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 10,297 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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AK55 BFA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AK55 BFA, 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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AK55 BFA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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