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AX54 LWH

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,380 mi
Last recorded122,380 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 LWH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 122,380 miles

All brake discs corroded on inner face

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Apr 2019 122,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

All brake discs corroded on inner face

All tyres low on pressure

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 119,208 miles

All brake discs heavily corroded

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 119,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake discs heavily corroded

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 116,205 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 113,165 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs, and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

parking brake efficiency only just met 17%

Fail 19 Feb 2016 113,165 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear brake pipe / rear end (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn offside and nearside (2.5.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs, and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

parking brake efficiency only just met 17%

Pass 26 Feb 2015 108,157 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 108,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre worn close to LEGAL limit also outer sidewall perished

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 101,493 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 98,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 98,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 Feb 2012 96,660 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 28 Feb 2011 92,944 miles

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

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 28 Feb 2011 92,944 miles

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 25 Feb 2010 88,371 miles

slight bind on n/s/r brake

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 24 Feb 2010 88,353 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight bind on n/s/r brake

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 25 Feb 2009 80,871 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2009 80,871 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2008 72,566 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

slight play n/s of steering rack

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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AX54 LWH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AX54 LWH, 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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AX54 LWH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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