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EJ05 WXX

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,474 mi
Last recorded85,474 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 WXX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2017 85,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/S windscreen washer jet provides insufficient water (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes corroded, marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Front windscreen wipers deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm & Treads worn very low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre treads worn low on edges & tyre cracking between treads

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Roughness felt at top of steering column when turning from lock to lock

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 79,504 miles

offside wiper deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2015 77,778 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 77,778 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 76,088 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,695 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,757 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,229 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc very corroded and worn on inner face

Fail 6 Jun 2011 50,229 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc very corroded and worn on inner face

Pass 12 Jun 2010 40,139 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 40,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,563 miles

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 16 Jun 2008 23,476 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 WXX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WXX, 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 WXX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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