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EJ05 OZB

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,965 mi
Last recorded74,965 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 OZB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 74,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Apr 2018 72,501 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 72,475 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,104 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 51,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 51,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,832 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

air bag has been switched off

Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,887 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

air bag light has been switched off

Pass 13 Nov 2012 40,561 miles

front pads getting low

n/s front tyre on limit

rear discs corroded

slight play in rack ends

Fail 17 Nov 2011 37,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in both front tyres

slight play in offside steering rack-end

Pass 17 Nov 2011 37,627 miles

slight play in both front tyres

slight play in offside steering rack-end

Pass 16 Nov 2010 33,531 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,897 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,915 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 26,915 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f wing mirror glass cracked

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 OZB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OZB, 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 OZB registered?

EJ05 OZB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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