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AX05 TFK

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,141 mi
Last recorded118,141 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 TFK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 118,141 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 109,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 103,317 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 103,306 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 93,537 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 93,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 93,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in steering arms

slight wear to nsr tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Jul 2011 67,122 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,994 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 48,133 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,739 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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AX05 TFK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AX05 TFK, 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 AX05 TFK registered?

AX05 TFK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is AX05 TFK safe to buy?

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