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FY05 AXV

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,006 mi
Last recorded183,006 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 AXV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 183,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2025 175,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2024 168,769 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 165,689 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 162,487 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both are cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 158,062 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 152,060 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 152,060 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 143,618 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 134,790 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2018 134,784 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 127,479 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 127,479 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 3 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 119,180 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres perish cracking

Fail 15 Jul 2016 119,180 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres perish cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2015 110,128 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 110,128 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 98,410 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 98,195 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 82,542 miles

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

horn weak

Fail 13 Jul 2013 82,358 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper poor

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

horn weak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,371 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 52,890 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 52,890 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,296 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,335 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,282 miles

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

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 AXV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY05 AXV, 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 AXV registered?

FY05 AXV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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