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EF55 NFZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,951 mi
Last recorded90,951 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 NFZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 90,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm on egde (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 90,951 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm on egde (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 79,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Front both inner rack arms have slight play

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush strut top bearing noisy (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining - 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush strut top bearing noisy (2.7.4)

Offside Front joint knocking

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR + NSR (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 79,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Front both inner rack arms have slight play

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush strut top bearing noisy (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining - 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush strut top bearing noisy (2.7.4)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR + NSR (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 66,082 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 66,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,422 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on walls

Inner rack joint play

Pass 1 Dec 2014 49,723 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 49,723 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,260 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 40,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,628 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 34,628 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 29,948 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 24,847 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,219 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 NFZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NFZ, 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 NFZ registered?

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

Is EF55 NFZ safe to buy?

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