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AO55 SZX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,947 mi
Last recorded121,947 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 SZX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 121,947 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 121,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 Jan 2017 115,766 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 115,766 miles

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

suspect rear brakes worn out

Pass 6 Aug 2016 114,488 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 114,488 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 104,445 miles

Nearside Front mirror broken

item removed from drivers view

Fail 3 Jul 2014 94,338 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 94,338 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 84,650 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 84,650 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 73,947 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 73,947 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 63,068 miles

nearside wiper blade slightly split.

slight play in nearside rack axle joint.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 63,068 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

nearside front tyre 2mm

nearside wiper blade slightly split.

slight play in nearside rack axle joint.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,812 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 51,812 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,110 miles

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)

n/s/f front fog lamp cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2008 33,647 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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AO55 SZX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AO55 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

AO55 SZX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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