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AU05 YJZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,958 mi
Last recorded129,958 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 YJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 129,958 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn half way to legal limit 3mm

Offside Rear tyre cracked/aged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 127,748 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 125,088 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 122,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 117,631 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 11,948 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 106,166 miles

Offside Front fog lamp broken

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 106,166 miles

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 100,667 miles

Engine oil level very low

Offside Front Fog lamp broken

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 100,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Engine oil level very low

Offside Front Fog lamp broken

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 93,658 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 93,658 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 87,126 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2012 78,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 78,124 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 72,431 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 59,555 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,555 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,119 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 45,115 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,991 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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AU05 YJZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJZ, 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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AU05 YJZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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The MOT history for AU05 YJZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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