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EJ05 POH

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,660 mi
Last recorded104,660 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 POH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2021 104,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2020 84,156 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 84,148 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake bineding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 80,665 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread depth.195/65r1591h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect casing also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

slight noise from engine

Fail 24 Jun 2019 80,665 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread depth.195/65r1591h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect casing also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

slight noise from engine

Pass 25 Jun 2018 75,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r1591h nexen (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 70,730 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 70,730 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 64,512 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 51,943 miles

knocking noise from steering on full lock

Fail 26 Jun 2014 51,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

knocking noise from steering on full lock

nearside wiperblade starting to split

Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,957 miles

Knocking noise from area of steering rack/columnn when going onto full lock in either direction

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake has slight bind

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,683 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,495 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding.

nearside wiperblade starting to split.

offside rear tyre has a manufactures defect on outer side wall.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 27,535 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 22,086 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,742 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 POH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 POH, 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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EJ05 POH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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