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AK55 WZA

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,628 mi
Last recorded92,628 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 WZA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 92,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play meets the minimum legal requirement only ()

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 92,625 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play meets the minimum legal requirement only ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 79,217 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,989 miles

Nearside Front Wiper smearing slightly.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 62,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wiper smearing slightly.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 60,091 miles

child seat fitted belt not checked

covers over testable items

steering rack inner joint play

Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers poor

Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level brake light inop

Pass 3 Oct 2012 48,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 48,413 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack on n/s

Pass 4 Oct 2010 39,012 miles

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

plastic covers over some testable items

Fail 4 Oct 2010 39,012 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic covers over some testable items

Pass 5 Oct 2009 32,894 miles

plastic covers over testable items

steering rack slight play near side

Pass 3 Oct 2008 26,459 miles

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

plastic covers over some testable items

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 WZA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WZA, 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 WZA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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