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AX55 AKZ

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,312 mi
Last recorded109,312 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 AKZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 109,312 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 109,312 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 103,087 miles

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

Rear rear shock case corroded both sides

Pass 4 Aug 2020 93,539 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 83,167 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 75,332 miles

engine covers /under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Aug 2018 75,332 miles

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

engine covers /under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,107 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 65,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 53,959 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 46,831 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,370 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 44,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 41,076 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,461 miles

off side rear brake disc corred on inner face

Fail 15 Jun 2012 33,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

off side rear brake disc corred on inner face

Pass 26 May 2011 28,875 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 28,875 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 24,446 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 17,165 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 AKZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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