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AX55 AKF

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,925 mi
Last recorded121,925 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 AKF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 121,925 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 116,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 114,978 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 113,988 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 113,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 111,568 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 111,568 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 108,807 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 108,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 105,098 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 97,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2014 84,015 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 74,652 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 74,652 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 65,902 miles

both rear tyres getting low

o/side front tyre getting low

rear brake pads low

Fail 12 Dec 2012 65,902 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

o/side front tyre getting low

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Dec 2011 57,289 miles

n/sid rear tyre low

rear brake pads getting low

slight movement n/side rack

Pass 23 Dec 2010 44,221 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 34,015 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,395 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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AX55 AKF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX55 AKF, 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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AX55 AKF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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