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EF05 OEV

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,559 mi
Last recorded115,559 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 OEV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 115,559 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jun 2018 115,498 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2017 110,644 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear very low (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

play in both rack arms

Fail 10 Jun 2017 110,644 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fails at 30% actual 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn with heavy lip (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear very low (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

play in both rack arms

Pass 9 Jun 2016 105,621 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 18 Jun 2015 100,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bad oil leak

steering rack inner tie-rod joints badly worn

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 29 May 2014 93,188 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 May 2014 93,188 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Jun 2013 82,785 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 82,785 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,909 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 72,909 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 63,938 miles

cracks in o/s/r tyre.

slight play n/s steering rack side rod.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 40,032 miles

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 40,032 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,658 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 33,658 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 OEV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OEV, 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 OEV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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