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EJ05 NXS

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,460 mi
Last recorded142,460 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 NXS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 142,460 miles

Both front tyres very low on inner edges and starting to go out of shape

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Slight play in the offside inner steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2016 142,460 miles

Both front tyres very low on inner edges and starting to go out of shape

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in the offside inner steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2015 131,461 miles

front tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2015 131,461 miles

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

front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2014 120,606 miles

horn not as loud as expected

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2013 112,113 miles

brake imbalance 22% limit 25%

play in o/s & n/s steering rack ends

tyre wear

Fail 18 Jan 2013 112,113 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

play in o/s & n/s steering rack ends

tyre wear

Pass 14 Feb 2012 101,701 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 98,148 miles

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

rear disces worn and pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2010 74,921 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,352 miles

front brake pads/discs worn

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 May 2008 44,445 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 NXS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NXS, 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 NXS registered?

EJ05 NXS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is EJ05 NXS safe to buy?

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