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EA05 GEK

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,624 mi
Last recorded168,624 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 GEK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 168,624 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 159,914 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 25 Aug 2016 159,911 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 3 Sep 2015 157,353 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 12 Sep 2014 153,665 miles

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 23 Sep 2013 149,945 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 20 Sep 2013 149,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake pads wearing thin

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 3 Sep 2012 140,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering rack has slight play

Fail 3 Sep 2012 140,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 20 May 2011 117,657 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 98,197 miles

nearside front rack end slight play

offside front rack end slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2009 85,320 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 17 May 2008 57,965 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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EA05 GEK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EA05 GEK, 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 EA05 GEK registered?

EA05 GEK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EA05 GEK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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