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EF05 UYT

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,964 mi
Last recorded99,964 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 99,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mount is perished

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 87,572 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 77,118 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 74,161 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 74,159 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 74,159 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 66,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cracking noise poss from steering rack(needs looking at)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 66,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cracking noise poss from steering rack(needs looking at)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,237 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 Jul 2013 53,237 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2012 41,149 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 41,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,963 miles

offside front tyre slightly low

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

front brake discs worn slightly

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2011 31,963 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn slightly

offside front tyre slightly low

Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,230 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 19,375 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 147,632 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 UYT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UYT, 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 UYT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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