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EJ05 SXM

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,238 mi
Last recorded85,238 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 SXM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Inner registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 85,238 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner joint (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner joint (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Inner registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play knuckle joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 79,564 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play knuckle joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2015 73,707 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front disc`s corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing very thin on edges

Fail 1 May 2015 73,707 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front disc`s corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing very thin on edges

Pass 14 May 2014 66,674 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 59,434 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 May 2013 59,434 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2012 53,656 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2012 53,656 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 47,641 miles

Nearside and offside inner track rod ball joints have play.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 47,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside and offside inner track rod ball joints have play.

Pass 10 May 2010 42,094 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 37,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 May 2009 37,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2008 23,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 SXM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

EJ05 SXM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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