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AU05 RFX

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,446 mi
Last recorded126,446 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 RFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 126,446 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine undertray loose at rear

Fail 29 Jul 2019 126,435 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine undertray loose at rear

Pass 23 Mar 2018 108,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 108,928 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 102,060 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1n)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 97,786 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 92,329 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 85,134 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 85,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 78,937 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs becoming corroded

play in n/s/f steering rack joint

Pass 15 Feb 2012 71,799 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,509 miles

N/S/R Lamp condensated

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 66,507 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

N/S/R Lamp condensated

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 57,009 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 48,541 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 48,541 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,442 miles

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

front brake pads becomming low

slight play in n/s/f inner rack ball joint

Fail 26 Feb 2008 40,441 miles

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

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

front brake pads becomming low

o/s/r brake binding

slight play in n/s/f inner rack ball joint

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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AU05 RFX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU05 RFX, 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 AU05 RFX registered?

AU05 RFX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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