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EF55 NFD

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,032 mi
Last recorded123,032 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 NFD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 123,032 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Steering system slightly rough both front top mount bearings (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 123,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Steering system slightly rough both front top mount bearings (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 110,372 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount bearing slightly rough

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mount bearing slightly rough

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 93,266 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 93,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,916 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery not fully secure

boot laden preventing full inspection

Fail 19 Aug 2016 77,916 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

battery not fully secure

boot laden preventing full inspection

wipers deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2015 60,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,582 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 46,246 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,175 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm.

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked, worn unevenly and worn close to the legal limit.

offside front road wheel inner rim damaged.

offside rear tyre extensively perished and cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,966 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 26,337 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 23,895 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 21,329 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 18,861 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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EF55 NFD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NFD, 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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EF55 NFD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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