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EF05 WXV

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,434 mi
Last recorded95,434 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 WXV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,434 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 87,113 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 77,444 miles

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

front suspenion noisey

Fail 15 May 2015 77,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front suspenion noisey

Pass 22 May 2014 67,181 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 63,600 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,823 miles

offside rear tyre splitting close to cords

Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,692 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,212 miles

Both rear discs rusty and pitted

Nearside front inner trackrod ball joint has slight play

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 21,526 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s and o/s front wiper blade rubbers slightly split

Pass 11 Jul 2008 18,633 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 WXV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WXV, 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 WXV registered?

EF05 WXV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is EF05 WXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 WXV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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