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EJ05 SXZ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,943 mi
Last recorded129,943 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 SXZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 129,943 miles

engine management light on

Fail 9 May 2018 129,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 8 May 2017 111,419 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 104,025 miles

eml on

front tyres worn on edges

nsr brake pipe starting to corrode

osr tyre has a nail in tread

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 20 Apr 2016 104,023 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

eml on

front tyres worn on edges

nsr brake pipe starting to corrode

osr tyre has a nail in tread

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 7 May 2015 98,962 miles

ns wiper poor

nsf inner rack joint worn

nsr tyre badly stepped and worn close to legal limit

osr tyre starting to step and sidewall damage from runflat

play in nsr wheel bearing

Fail 7 May 2015 98,962 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

ns wiper poor

nsf inner rack joint worn

nsr tyre badly stepped and worn close to legal limit

osr tyre starting to step and sidewall damage from runflat

play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 94,374 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 85,675 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 85,675 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 79,397 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011
Pass 26 May 2010 64,179 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 61,657 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2009 60,708 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 45,938 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

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 SXZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXZ, 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 SXZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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