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AX54 SDZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,051 mi
Last recorded63,051 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 SDZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2024 63,051 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 62,273 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 61,926 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 59,875 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,939 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,832 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Mar 2015 49,015 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 49,015 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,865 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 42,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,474 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 40,474 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 36,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,533 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,529 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,236 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,771 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade contaminated - not clearing screen adequately every sweep

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 SDZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AX54 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

AX54 SDZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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