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AP05 MZJ

2005 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,680 mi
Last recorded114,680 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 MZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 114,680 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 107,594 miles

bodywork damaged near side rear

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2014 102,543 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bodywork damaged

nearside rear tyre tread cracked and worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre tread cracked

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 2 Mar 2013 95,161 miles

Front tyres worn on the tread shoulders

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside door mirror glass degrading

Nearside front indicator faded slightly

Nearside rear tyre aged, perished and worn to 3mm

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside rear tyre aged and perished

Fail 28 Feb 2013 95,160 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front tyres worn on the tread shoulders

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside door mirror glass degrading

Nearside front indicator faded slightly

Nearside rear tyre aged, perished and worn to 3mm

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside rear tyre aged and perished

Fail 22 Dec 2012 94,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 84,638 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 84,287 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear beam axel bushes worn/started to split

Pass 30 Jul 2010 75,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in stering rack

Fail 30 Jul 2010 75,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight play in stering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2009 66,173 miles

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

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

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

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 MZJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AP05 MZJ, 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 MZJ registered?

AP05 MZJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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