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EF55 DWZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,349 mi
Last recorded134,349 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 DWZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 134,349 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake not enough reserve travel

Pass 9 Nov 2019 129,745 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 122,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 122,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 119,198 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 119,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 112,866 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 109,869 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 102,947 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 97,923 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 93,165 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 93,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 83,907 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 74,067 miles

wear lips on front brakes discs ..imbalance at 22%

Pass 25 Nov 2009 62,569 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 52,178 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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EF55 DWZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF55 DWZ, 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 EF55 DWZ registered?

EF55 DWZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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