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DE55 AZX

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,878 mi
Last recorded105,878 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 AZX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2023 105,878 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 104,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 104,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 103,994 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 103,124 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 103,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure 2 x support rubbers detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 102,314 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 101,133 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded sevral pipes both front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

middle exhaust rubber perished

Pass 24 Jan 2017 100,316 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

undercover fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 100,316 miles

undercover fitted

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 99,057 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

slight play in both front steering arms

under covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2016 99,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear doors cannot be opened from inside child safty locks on

slight play in both front steering arms

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 94,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 94,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 84,545 miles

boot button missing

both rear brake binding

both rear shock absorbers corroding

n/s/f brake binding

rear discs thin

slight play in both o/s and n/s rackends

Fail 26 Mar 2014 84,545 miles

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

boot button missing

both rear brake binding

both rear shock absorbers corroding

n/s/f brake binding

rear discs thin

slight play in both o/s and n/s rackends

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,735 miles

boot catch faulty

both rear shockers corroding

handbrake sticking

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack ends

Fail 27 Mar 2013 69,735 miles

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

boot catch faulty

both rear shockers corroding

handbrake sticking

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack ends

Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,120 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low tread

o/s wiper blade poor

slight bind n/s front hub

Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,030 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 44,534 miles

both front tyres wearing up inner edges

slight binding too nearside front brakes

Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,607 miles

slight binding too nearside front brakes

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,405 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn on edges

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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DE55 AZX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DE55 AZX, 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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DE55 AZX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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