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EJ05 PLU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,406 mi
Last recorded53,406 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 PLU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 53,406 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,598 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 40,194 miles

offside and neraside rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted.

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and perishing.

Fail 13 Apr 2013 40,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

offside and neraside rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted.

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and perishing.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 33,589 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,279 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,335 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm and shows deep splits.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

off side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease inbalance.

Pass 7 May 2008 20,180 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 20,180 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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 PLU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PLU, 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 PLU registered?

EJ05 PLU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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