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EF05 USE

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,142 mi
Last recorded123,142 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 USE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 123,142 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 123,142 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 112,355 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 112,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 99,829 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 99,829 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 87,933 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 78,269 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 67,819 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 56,532 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 45,874 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,573 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2008 25,301 miles

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 USE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 USE, 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 USE registered?

EF05 USE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is EF05 USE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 USE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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