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EF05 CDE

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,460 mi
Last recorded127,460 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 CDE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 127,460 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 127,373 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 118,214 miles

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

play in n/s inner steering joint

Fail 2 Oct 2015 118,214 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

play in n/s inner steering joint

Pass 1 Oct 2014 106,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 101,143 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 96,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 95,946 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 85,962 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r wheel slightly tight to turn

Fail 27 Sep 2011 85,962 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 73,275 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 73,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear lamp unit slightly loose.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 58,327 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 44,162 miles

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

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)

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 CDE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CDE, 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 CDE registered?

EF05 CDE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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