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EF05 RMX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,533 mi
Last recorded65,533 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 RMX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 65,533 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 65,491 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 60,063 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 60,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 55,021 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2018 53,257 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top bearing worn

Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 49,731 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 48,130 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2014 46,583 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 44,725 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 42,952 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 42,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre has cuts to outside wall but not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 1 Jun 2011 41,576 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,576 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 37,726 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,539 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,292 miles

oil presure switch leaking at rear of engine

rear disc pads starting to get low

unable to inspect front sub frame and steering rack due to plastic cover

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 RMX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RMX, 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 RMX registered?

EF05 RMX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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