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RX55 APF

2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel

White Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,327 mi
Last recorded27,327 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel10,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 APF
MakeAixam
ModelMega 500L Diesel
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 27,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive slight cracking of fibreglass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive slight cracking of fibreglass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 May 2026 27,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive slight cracking of fibreglass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive slight cracking of fibreglass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2025 27,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 27,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 27,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 27,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 27,009 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 26,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 26,843 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 26,704 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 26,690 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported RUBBER (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp insecure BROKEN LENS (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 26,551 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,423 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,323 miles

front engine mount deterioated

Fail 7 Feb 2014 26,321 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 26,138 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,058 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 26,058 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 26,048 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 26,048 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 25,944 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 25,943 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Aixam Mega 500L Diesel?

Based on 952 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 79
fog lamp missing 53
Side repeater missing 36
Stop lamp not working 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
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RX55 APF is a 2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel in White with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 10,783 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aixam Mega 500L Diesel fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX55 APF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam Mega 500L Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Aixam Mega 500L Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RX55 APF is a 2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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