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EF05 GOX

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,431 mi
Last recorded51,431 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 GOX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 51,431 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2019 51,429 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 45,149 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2018 45,149 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 40,434 miles

both rear tyres low!

front pads low!

Pass 4 Mar 2016 36,336 miles

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

n/s/r Tyre badly cracking!

Pass 9 Mar 2015 28,538 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 24,252 miles

both rear road rims damaged on inside

nearside front road rim slightly damaged on inside

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arm inner joints

Fail 10 Jan 2014 24,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear road rims damaged on inside

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front road rim slightly damaged on inside

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arm inner joints

Pass 14 Dec 2011 20,274 miles

air bag light on

rear brake discs corroded

slight damage to both rear road rims on inside

slight damage to nearside front road rim

slight play steering rack inner joins

Fail 7 Dec 2011 20,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light on

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

slight damage to both rear road rims on inside

slight damage to nearside front road rim

Fail 13 Jan 2011 17,549 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2011 17,549 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2010 15,846 miles

both rear brake discs slightly blue

nearside rear road rim damaged on inside

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 24 Dec 2008 13,355 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 13,355 miles

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

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

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 GOX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GOX, 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 GOX registered?

EF05 GOX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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