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AX54 LWJ

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

84,660 mi
Last recorded84,660 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 LWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 84,660 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 84,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 80,703 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under-trays and covers fitted obstructing view of some components.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 77,467 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 77,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,685 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 72,685 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,230 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 65,172 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,974 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 19 Sep 2014 59,966 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 2 Sep 2013 51,275 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,856 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 43,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,194 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,499 miles

small chip on front screen

Pass 19 Jan 2010 31,078 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 31,078 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 22,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,039 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 17,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 17,031 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 17,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

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

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

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 LWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LWJ, 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 AX54 LWJ registered?

AX54 LWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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