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EF05 USO

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,874 mi
Last recorded68,874 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 USO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 68,874 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 67,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake lever is damaged but still works ok.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 52,437 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2013 45,645 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 37,253 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,749 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Jul 2010 20,227 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 13,495 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 8,039 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 USO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 USO, 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 USO registered?

EF05 USO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is EF05 USO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 USO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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