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AK55 HSJ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,060 mi
Last recorded109,060 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HSJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 109,060 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 102,306 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2018 102,303 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ABS wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 5 May 2017 94,675 miles

o/s/r body slightly damaged

Fail 5 May 2017 94,675 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r body slightly damaged

Pass 6 May 2016 90,549 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit same as the other side but not showing plies or chords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2016 90,548 miles

Centre Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tracking needed to correct the wear on tyre. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit same as the other side but not showing plies or chords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,849 miles

Dent on offside rear door.

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 84,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Dent on offside rear door.

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 76,653 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 76,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 67,478 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 67,478 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 61,758 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 61,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,685 miles

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Fail 20 Jul 2011 51,680 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,176 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 43,173 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,710 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 24,987 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 HSJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AK55 HSJ, 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 HSJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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