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AX54 VBE

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 VBE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 112,077 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 112,065 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable excess play (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2015 103,084 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 99,396 miles

o/s front tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2014 99,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

o/s front tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2013 94,143 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 94,143 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 87,735 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 87,731 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 83,780 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 83,780 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 76,406 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 76,396 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 69,424 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 69,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 50,857 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 50,857 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

undertrays & engine covers fitted

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 VBE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

AX54 VBE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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The MOT history for AX54 VBE shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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