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EJ05 SXU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,548 mi
Last recorded137,548 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 SXU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 137,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 137,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 133,083 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 133,052 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 123,104 miles

front tyre treads low

Fail 12 Dec 2016 123,103 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front tyre treads low

Pass 30 Sep 2015 103,399 miles

underbody covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2015 103,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,848 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 85,848 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 59,487 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,246 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,833 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 32,485 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 24,157 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 SXU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SXU, 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 SXU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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