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AO55 RKE

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,388 mi
Last recorded115,388 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 RKE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 115,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes x 2 to flexibles + near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Fail 29 Oct 2025 115,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes x 2 to flexibles + near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2024 108,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 102,254 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front top leg mount noisey when turned

Pass 24 Oct 2022 97,124 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 92,868 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front top suspension leg mount noisey when turned lock to lock with weight off

Pass 30 Oct 2020 89,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake low

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering column switch gear lose

Fail 29 Oct 2020 89,395 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake low

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering column switch gear lose

Pass 24 Oct 2019 85,006 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 80,671 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 70,538 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 70,536 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 69,655 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 64,965 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 60,374 miles

n/s/f shock absorber dust cover split

o/s/f shock absorber dust cover split

slight play in o/s/f steering rack joint

Pass 26 Oct 2013 58,034 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 55,669 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r brakes binding slightly

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres becoming low

o/s/r brake pads becoming low

Pass 8 Oct 2011 47,513 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,076 miles

Play in N/S inner steering drumstick

Pass 24 Oct 2009 33,100 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 26,405 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO55 RKE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AO55 RKE, 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 AO55 RKE registered?

AO55 RKE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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