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EJ05 HZX

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,023 mi
Last recorded84,023 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 HZX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 84,023 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2014 84,023 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2013 73,343 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 73,343 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 62,574 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 62,574 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 50,901 miles

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Fail 10 May 2011 50,901 miles

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

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 May 2010 41,200 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 34,765 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 34,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 28,009 miles

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

advise engine cover and undertray fitted

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 HZX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EJ05 HZX, 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 HZX registered?

EJ05 HZX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is EJ05 HZX safe to buy?

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