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EF05 CAA

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,632 mi
Last recorded102,632 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 CAA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 102,632 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 96,680 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 94,499 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing on shoulders.

Front wiper blades rubbers splitting.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 May 2017 94,499 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing on shoulders.

Front wiper blades rubbers splitting.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 92,489 miles

Nearside cv gaiter clip slack

Fail 12 May 2015 86,412 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 86,412 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2014 78,566 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 May 2014 78,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2013 71,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 71,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 70,029 miles

front pads wearing low to limit..

o/s/r brake is binding slightly..

Pass 18 May 2011 66,981 miles

front pads worn low...

play in steering rack!!

rear brakes binding...

Pass 4 May 2010 61,307 miles

Slight play inner steering arms

Pass 5 May 2009 49,114 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 37,013 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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EF05 CAA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF05 CAA, 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 CAA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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