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AU55 ECT

2005 Renault Megane Scenic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,626 mi
Last recorded88,626 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane Scenic41,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ECT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 88,626 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

no back seats fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2024 88,619 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

no back seats fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2023 83,163 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 83,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 78,950 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 78,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 78,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system TO REAR (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2021 76,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flexes to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 76,225 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner ball (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flexes to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 75,044 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 75,044 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 65,627 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 53,140 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 53,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 37,842 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 24,591 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 24,591 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 21,032 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 17,662 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 13,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/rear brake has slight bind

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 9,485 miles

n/s/r disc corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 735 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 51,093 miles

Slight binding ( rear )

Slight pitting on rear disc's

Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,658 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,942 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?

Based on 1,818,845 MOT tests across 145,724 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
145,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,848
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 66,630
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 58,928
Registration plate lamp not working 55,988
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AU55 ECT is a 2005 Renault Megane Scenic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 41,489 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 116,922 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU55 ECT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU55 ECT is a 2005 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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