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AK55 WUX

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,096 mi
Last recorded111,096 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 WUX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 111,096 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 111,096 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 107,297 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 104,387 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 104,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 101,047 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 101,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 97,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 97,024 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,682 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 91,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 85,408 miles

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)

both steering rack ends have play in ball joints

offside cv boot is loose

offside door mirror is cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2011 77,017 miles

offside front cv booot loose

offside front wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,743 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 58,299 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wipers split slightly at ends

both sides rear tyres worn to 2mm

nearside front fog light broken

Fail 16 Oct 2009 58,299 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wipers split slightly at ends

both sides rear tyres worn to 2mm

nearside front fog light broken

Pass 18 Oct 2008 44,397 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 WUX 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 64.7%.

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 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 WUX, 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 WUX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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