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EF05 GSO

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,245 mi
Last recorded102,245 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 GSO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 102,245 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 91,804 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 84,953 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 73,829 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 73,829 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 64,017 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 63,996 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

nearside door glass mirror cracked

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 GSO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GSO, 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 GSO registered?

EF05 GSO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is EF05 GSO safe to buy?

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