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EJ05 PHY

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,119 mi
Last recorded86,119 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 PHY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 86,119 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 86,112 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 81,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 81,591 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 71,898 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 71,850 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 61,669 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,344 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,131 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 44,131 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

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 PHY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PHY, 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 PHY registered?

EJ05 PHY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is EJ05 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 PHY shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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