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EF55 DXJ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,985 mi
Last recorded119,985 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 DXJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 119,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads verry low o/s//f (3.5.1g)

Front both front tyres worn smooth on edges tyres worn close to tread bar markers

Nearside Front alloy wheel outer rim damage scuffed

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

Offside Rear alloy wheel damaged to outer rim

Rear rear tyres worn close to tread bar markers

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirt in backing top of plte (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 119,985 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam not working (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads verry low o/s//f (3.5.1g)

Front both front tyres worn smooth on edges tyres worn close to tread bar markers

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's worn rusty and pitted on inner face's (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front alloy wheel outer rim damage scuffed

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

Offside Rear alloy wheel damaged to outer rim

Rear rear tyres worn close to tread bar markers

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirt in backing top of plte (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 112,478 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 105,099 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 105,097 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

YELLOW PAINT ON THE N/S REAR WHEEL ARCH

Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,060 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 98,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,255 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 82,737 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 82,737 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 73,870 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 56,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 40,041 miles

play in tie rods

Pass 19 Dec 2008 25,073 miles

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

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 DXJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

EF55 DXJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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