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SW05AHJ
2005 RENAULT MEGANE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW05AHJ
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model MEGANE
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 02 Jul 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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105 Total Defects Recorded
2 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 61,182 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- knock steering rack
- Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 61,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- knock steering rack
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 52,981 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2025 10 Jun 202619 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 52,739 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 52,339 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
8 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 51,848 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic clouded due to age (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
2 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 51,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic clouded due to age (4.1.4 (b))
- Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 51,125 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
1 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 51,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement on rear of caliper (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
17 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 50,250 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
16 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 50,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flickering when indicator activated (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle beam (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear under vehicle (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
17 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,104 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Nearside sill below front door (6.1.B.2)
- Cracking in treads of all tyres
11 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 47,680 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Cracking in treads of all Tyres
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion on outer sill below door (6.1.B.2)
8 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,821 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside corrosion on outer sill
8 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 45,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside corrosion on outer sill
8 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,082 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2016 10 Jun 20268 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 44,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,207 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,420 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,809 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
4 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,860 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2012 10 Jun 202613 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,511 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2011 10 Jun 20269 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 32,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,961 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
22 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 28,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
22 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,708 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
22 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 24,708 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
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SW05AHJ was registered on 2005-04-26
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