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EF05 COJ

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,188 mi
Last recorded96,188 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 COJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 96,188 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 96,101 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 93,868 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 93,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 91,306 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 91,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 88,906 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 88,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 85,621 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 81,413 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 77,096 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 77,090 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 72,889 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 66,540 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,337 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 59,337 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,846 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 51,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jun 2013 47,314 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,370 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,713 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

plastic covers fitted on underside of vehicle....

Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,515 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,523 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low.

slight knocking from steering uj but has no play,

Fail 6 Aug 2009 29,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres getting low.

slight knocking from steering uj but has no play,

Fail 15 May 2009 27,832 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres low outer tread

noise evident from steering system

noise evident from top of offside front suspension strut

Pass 15 May 2009 27,832 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres low outer tread

noise evident from steering system

noise evident from top of offside front suspension strut

Pass 30 Apr 2008 21,052 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 COJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 COJ, 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 COJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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