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FY05 AXO

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,586 mi
Last recorded132,586 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 AXO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 132,586 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 132,586 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 123,138 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Fail 27 Dec 2013 123,131 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2013 115,267 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 115,265 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 103,426 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 103,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 88,364 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 72,073 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 62,348 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 61,621 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 15 Apr 2008 52,170 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 52,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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FY05 AXO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FY05 AXO, 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 FY05 AXO registered?

FY05 AXO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is FY05 AXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 AXO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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