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EA55 HUZ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

163,447 mi
Last recorded163,447 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 HUZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 163,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear, hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Centre brake light removed. Replacement unavailable discontinued/ back ordered

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

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 163,447 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear, hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 145,344 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower track control arm Inner front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 145,138 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect Character spacing incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect Character spacing incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower track control arm Inner front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 129,006 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 25 Oct 2021 128,919 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 116,782 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 106,341 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 86,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front pads low

Pass 25 Oct 2017 69,883 miles

front pads low

Fail 25 Oct 2017 69,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads low

Pass 24 Oct 2016 55,689 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 41,071 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 41,070 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 39,406 miles

CENTER BRAKE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 39,371 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

cerntre rear stop lamp

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes binding unable to check rear wheel bearings fully

transmission oil on sump tray

Fail 30 Jan 2015 39,290 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

CENTER BRAKE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 35,659 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,544 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 34,544 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,188 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,910 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 24,097 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,933 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 19,933 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 14,656 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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EA55 HUZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 EA55 HUZ, 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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EA55 HUZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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