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AY54 XFD

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,072 mi
Last recorded117,072 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 XFD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 117,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 112,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 101,282 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 94,787 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 88,801 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 83,121 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre spare tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 81,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 18 Aug 2017 70,868 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 64,689 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 58,040 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 58,040 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 50,402 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 46,034 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 45,978 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,805 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 43,804 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 39,131 miles

wear in n/s steering rack

Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,435 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 30,538 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 30,538 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,203 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 18,982 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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AY54 XFD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY54 XFD, 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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AY54 XFD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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