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EJ05 WNG

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,846 mi
Last recorded89,846 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 WNG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 89,846 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 89,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel rim dented

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel rim dented

slight play offside steering rack drag link

Pass 11 Jul 2019 88,918 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 88,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 87,741 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 87,740 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 86,454 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 86,443 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 86,439 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 78,441 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 68,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,032 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,831 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 58,831 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,823 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 52,822 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 46,845 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,845 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 37,296 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 26,163 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 26,162 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limits

Pass 30 May 2008 19,583 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 WNG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 WNG, 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 WNG registered?

EJ05 WNG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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