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EG05 EEF

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,601 mi
Last recorded60,601 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 60,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 60,599 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 57,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 57,376 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 53,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Aug 2018 53,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 47,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 47,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 45,228 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn Nearside front has slight leak at joint (2.5.C.1b)

Nail in tyre 2x nails in nearside rear ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front tyre on 2.5mm and worn on outer (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 42,020 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 42,020 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2014 38,681 miles

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

offside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2012 31,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres cracking and perished

Pass 6 Aug 2010 22,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,187 miles

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

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

both front tyres sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,120 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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EG05 EEF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EEF, 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 EEF registered?

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

Is EG05 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG05 EEF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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