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FL55 AAJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,980 mi
Last recorded90,980 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 AAJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 90,980 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear shockers corroded

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight play both steering rack ends

Pass 11 Sep 2019 89,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Aug 2019 89,276 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall cords exposed mark yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn mark yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 85,457 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 85,457 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 82,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc also heavily corroded but not weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre sidewall also perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc also heavily corroded but not weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Central rear upper stop lamp not working, possibly disconnected

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 82,663 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cover also split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Unable to also assess wiper effectiveness due to no washer (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc also heavily corroded but not weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre sidewall also perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc also heavily corroded but not weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Central rear upper stop lamp not working, possibly disconnected

Pass 10 Sep 2016 80,393 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 80,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,115 miles

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

front brake discs look slightly worn and corroded.

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and is slightly deteriorated, 205-55-r16v.

rear brake discs look heavily worn and corroded, advise brake check/replace.

slight play steering rack inner joints.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 77,115 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs look slightly worn and corroded.

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and is slightly deteriorated, 205-55-r16v.

rear brake discs look heavily worn and corroded, advise brake check/replace.

slight play steering rack inner joints.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 72,557 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs look heavilly worn and corroded- advise check/replacement.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 67,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs look heavilly worn and corroded.

Fail 31 Aug 2013 67,088 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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs look heavilly worn and corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,784 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 57,681 miles

nearside front tyre has a slight cut to its outer wall. 205-55-r16.

rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,940 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 50,933 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,822 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,563 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 34,530 miles

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

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

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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FL55 AAJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FL55 AAJ, 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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FL55 AAJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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