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EF05 BZY

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,331 mi
Last recorded65,331 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 BZY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 65,331 miles

steering check/service lamp on

Fail 13 Jun 2018 65,303 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

steering check/service lamp on

Pass 9 Jun 2017 61,284 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt seeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

service lamp/steering check lamp illuminated

Fail 6 Jun 2017 61,284 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt seeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

service lamp/steering check lamp illuminated

Pass 8 Jun 2016 57,584 miles

Nearside driveshaft boot seeping oil

service lamp/steering check lamp illuminated

under-trays and covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside outer cv boot seeping grease

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 11 Jun 2015 54,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside outer cv boot seeping grease

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Jun 2014 50,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 50,885 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Drivers seat beat twisted cauaing not to retract

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,604 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 47,533 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 43,466 miles

air bag light and service light ON, air bag light soon to be failure item

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 24 May 2011 38,853 miles

air bag and service lights ON

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 24 May 2011 38,853 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

air bag and service lights ON

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 29 May 2010 33,425 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Pass 19 May 2009 27,041 miles

ABS warning lamp illuminated

front pads low. close to limit.

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight damage to offside rear seat belt webbing

Pass 28 May 2008 18,874 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 May 2008 18,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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EF05 BZY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EF05 BZY, 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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EF05 BZY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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