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FL55 AAX

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

181,149 mi
Last recorded181,149 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 AAX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 181,149 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 170,655 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 162,290 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 160,038 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 157,589 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 157,174 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 144,667 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 144,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 144,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 125,802 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 125,798 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 112,029 miles

Central brake lamp not working

Nearside 1 of 2 washer jets blocked

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Rear brake discs worn/scored

both front tyre treads getting low

both strut top mounts click when turning

slight play in both steering rack end joints

surface corrosiopn on steel brake pipes

Fail 12 Sep 2017 112,028 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Central brake lamp not working

Nearside 1 of 2 washer jets blocked

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Rear brake discs worn/scored

both front tyre treads getting low

both strut top mounts click when turning

slight play in both steering rack end joints

surface corrosiopn on steel brake pipes

Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,019 miles

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

corrosion to various brake pipes.

front nunber plate cracked.

n/s/f strut top mounting clicking when steering turned.

o/s outer cv gaiter split

play in o/s steering rack knuckle.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 96,019 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to various brake pipes.

front nunber plate cracked.

n/s/f strut top mounting clicking when steering turned.

o/s outer cv gaiter split

play in o/s steering rack knuckle.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment knocking on lock to lock (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres have age related deterioration to tread and sidewalls

osf tyre has age related deterioration to tread and side walls

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see pad life

Fail 15 Aug 2013 61,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see pad life

Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,796 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,025 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 50,025 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,969 miles

new rear pads soon needed

Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,159 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,021 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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FL55 AAX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FL55 AAX, 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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What year was FL55 AAX registered?

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

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