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EG05 CZL

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,941 mi
Last recorded106,941 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 CZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 106,941 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 100,915 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 100,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 95,461 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 95,461 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 90,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 83,920 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 83,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,438 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,388 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,808 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wiper blades split

Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,531 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 62,531 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,245 miles

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

Slight movement in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,972 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 29,963 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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EG05 CZL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EG05 CZL, 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 EG05 CZL registered?

EG05 CZL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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