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AP54 KTN

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,664 mi
Last recorded128,664 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 KTN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 128,664 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 122,674 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 122,664 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 116,399 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 116,389 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 106,092 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 106,092 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 94,336 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 94,325 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working 2 (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 82,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked fully child seat fitted, not fitted fully

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 73,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked fully child seat fitted, not fitted fully

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,085 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

scratch on windscreen

Fail 11 Mar 2015 69,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

scratch on windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2014 64,847 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 64,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,711 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

scratch on windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,691 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,801 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 56,801 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,908 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)

engine management light illuminated and engine misfiring

nearside and offside wiper blades splitting

Fail 8 Mar 2010 52,908 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light illuminated and engine misfiring

nearside and offside wiper blades splitting

Fail 9 Mar 2009 47,992 miles

Engine bay covers fitted restricting view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,992 miles

Engine bay covers fitted restricting view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,881 miles

front brake pads wearing thin and discs corroding

Fail 3 Mar 2008 42,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads wearing thin and discs corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2008 42,332 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 42,332 miles

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

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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AP54 KTN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AP54 KTN, 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 AP54 KTN registered?

AP54 KTN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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