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EJ05 WLF

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,474 mi
Last recorded108,474 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 WLF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 108,474 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 107,835 miles

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS VERY WEAK

Fail 23 Sep 2019 107,822 miles

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

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS VERY WEAK

Pass 21 Jun 2018 106,055 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 98,907 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 91,150 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 4 Jul 2016 91,150 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 84,114 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 83,731 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 78,951 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 78,951 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,826 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 30 Apr 2013 73,826 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 17 May 2012 68,862 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 68,862 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 62,525 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edges

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 19 May 2010 54,736 miles

nearside front tyre has a nail in tread

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside front brake disc slight scored/lipped

Fail 12 May 2010 54,697 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a nail in tread

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside front brake disc slight scored/lipped

Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,917 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 42,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread wearing bald on outer edge

nearside inner steering rack joint play

Pass 13 May 2008 30,375 miles

both rear tyres have 2mm tread

nearside inner rack play

offside front tyre has 2mm tread wearing on outer edges

rear brake pads are very low

Fail 13 May 2008 30,375 miles

rear brake pads are very low

offside front tyre has 2mm tread wearing on outer edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres have 2mm tread

nearside inner rack play

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 WLF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WLF, 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 WLF registered?

EJ05 WLF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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