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EF55 NWO

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,189 mi
Last recorded104,189 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 NWO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 104,189 miles

slight engine oil leak

Offside Front outer cv boot slightly weeping grease past outer clip

both rear outer shock absorbers outer casing corroding

center exhaust mounting rubber perishing

offside front strut top bearing slightly seized

Fail 20 Jun 2023 104,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front outer cv boot slightly weeping grease past outer clip

both rear outer shock absorbers outer casing corroding

center exhaust mounting rubber perishing

offside front strut top bearing slightly seized

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2022 97,707 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front strut top bearing has worn

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 97,707 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged leaking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front strut top bearing has worn

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 94,605 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2021 94,572 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 89,277 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm plus cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 84,856 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 79,463 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 79,463 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 71,290 miles

slight oil leak on engine/gear box

Offside Front tyre on 3mm 195/65R15

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 71,290 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre on 3mm 195/65R15

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

slight oil leak on engine/gear box

Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,752 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 61,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

steering inner rod slight play

Fail 9 Jul 2014 61,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering inner rod slight play

Fail 31 May 2014 60,971 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,382 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 57,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice near side rear tyre wall

cracks to off side rear tyre. pass and advice

damage to off side rear lower of vehicle. pass and advice

near side rear view mirror glass damaged. pass and advice

Pass 6 Jun 2012 47,641 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 31,882 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 13 May 2011 31,882 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 12 Jan 2010 24,729 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 18,763 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 18,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 NWO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NWO, 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 NWO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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