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EF05 GUA

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,686 mi
Last recorded129,686 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 129,686 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear discs in bad condition

Fail 15 Mar 2016 129,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear discs in bad condition

unable to open fuel flap

Pass 11 Aug 2012 117,328 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2011 98,744 miles

both front discs worn slightly

Fail 3 Aug 2011 98,744 miles

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

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

both front discs worn slightly

both rear discs scored slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2010 80,382 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,446 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 43,533 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 43,532 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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 GUA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GUA, 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 GUA registered?

EF05 GUA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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