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EJ05 EUW

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,564 mi
Last recorded169,564 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 EUW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 169,564 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 158,617 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 158,616 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 137,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 129,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2012 126,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 121,585 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake discs are worn

Pass 11 Dec 2010 116,952 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 116,885 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn --

Pass 16 Nov 2009 105,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

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

horn slightly quiet

splits in front wipers

Pass 4 Dec 2008 87,076 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,175 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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EJ05 EUW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EJ05 EUW, 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 EJ05 EUW registered?

EJ05 EUW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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