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EF05 UYU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,353 mi
Last recorded112,353 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 UYU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2019 112,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 101,578 miles

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

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

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

hand brake leaver is broken

Fail 23 Apr 2018 101,497 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded ( front to rear ) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

hand brake leaver is broken

Pass 7 Apr 2017 94,075 miles

Front brake discs worn and heavily lipped

Nearside Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil springs corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil springs corroded

Offside play in steering rack inner ball end

Fail 31 Mar 2017 93,843 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE -CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE -CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BADLY (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE - CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly KNOTCHY-WHEN TURNING LOCK TO LOCK (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded BADLY (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE -CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BADLY (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20 % (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,527 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 71,039 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on the shoulders(1956515h b/s)

Pass 20 May 2015 71,039 miles

both front tyres are worn on the shoulders(1956515h b/s)

Pass 22 May 2014 65,329 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 59,886 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 52,932 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 May 2012 52,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 45,348 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 45,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2010 36,489 miles

ns cv boot leaking grease

nsf tyre edges low

osf tyre edge low

Pass 28 Jul 2008 25,385 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 25,385 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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 UYU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 UYU, 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 UYU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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