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EF05 CBU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,863 mi
Last recorded121,863 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 CBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 121,863 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 121,863 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 114,394 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre mounting deteriorated but system still adequately supported

front windscreen has damage outside swept the area

Fail 7 Jun 2017 114,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

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

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

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

exhaust centre mounting deteriorated but system still adequately supported

front windscreen has damage outside swept the area

Pass 2 Jun 2016 106,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 100,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 100,345 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 92,723 miles

Child seats fitted to neaside and offside rear positions not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Slight grease leak from offside outer constant velocity joint gaiter

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 92,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seats fitted to neaside and offside rear positions not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front pads look low

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Slight grease leak from offside outer constant velocity joint gaiter

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 85,512 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre sidewall badly damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight grease leak from offside outer CV boot

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 May 2012 77,431 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 68,140 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 68,140 miles

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

nail into offside front tyre tread

Fail 4 Jun 2010 57,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

n/s sill damage

Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,175 miles

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

n/s sill damage

Pass 14 May 2009 454,894 miles

slight play in n/s & o/s inner rack joints.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,595 miles

slight wear on front & rear brake discs.

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 CBU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CBU, 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 EF05 CBU registered?

EF05 CBU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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