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EA05 MKP

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,054 mi
Last recorded66,054 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 MKP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2017 66,054 miles

Nearside 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 Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine has oil leak

o/s n/s front indicators showing white light

o/s n/s rear indicators showing white light

slight play in n/s steering drum stick

Pass 5 May 2016 61,885 miles

front wipers poor

slight play in rack drumstick n/s

Fail 3 May 2016 61,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front wipers poor

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight play in rack drumstick n/s

Pass 19 May 2015 56,751 miles

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)

creek on steering under load (no freeplay)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre perishing near to excess

slight play in rack drumstick n/s

Fail 19 May 2015 56,751 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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)

creek on steering under load (no freeplay)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre perishing near to excess

slight play in rack drumstick n/s

Pass 9 May 2014 52,837 miles

front wipers poor

n/s/r tyre near limit

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight play in rack n/s

Fail 8 May 2014 52,837 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs corroded

front wipers poor

n/s/r tyre near limit

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight play in rack n/s

Pass 14 Mar 2013 46,375 miles

Minor sidewall damage on o/s/r tyre

N/S/R Tyre slightly low 2.75mm

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

Slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 12 Mar 2013 46,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Minor sidewall damage on n/s/f tyre

N/S/R Tyre slightly low 2.75mm

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)

Slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,661 miles

All brake discs worn/pitted

Front wiper blades poor

Slight play n/s of steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,328 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 29,420 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 29,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,946 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 MKP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA05 MKP, 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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EA05 MKP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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