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AP05 KCJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,811 mi
Last recorded90,811 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 KCJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 90,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Advise NEAR FAIL (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner stick play NEAR FAIL ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 87,907 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underneath has been undersealed

Pass 27 Jul 2023 85,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 82,493 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2022 82,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2021 79,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 79,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 76,720 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 71,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Jun 2018 67,087 miles

Front tyres worn outter edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,101 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 55,183 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 55,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 47,678 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 47,678 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 41,974 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2014 41,974 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2013 37,562 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 32,661 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 25,329 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 25,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 May 2010 17,392 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 12,353 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2009 12,353 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,488 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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AP05 KCJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AP05 KCJ, 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 AP05 KCJ registered?

AP05 KCJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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