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EK05 NYF

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,701 mi
Last recorded89,701 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 NYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 89,701 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 89,701 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 78,719 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 78,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,096 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 69,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,407 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 62,407 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,962 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 50,962 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,667 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 47,661 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 37,457 miles

Both front steering rack ends have slight play in ball joint

Both rear tyres are perished

Fail 14 May 2010 37,457 miles

Both front steering rack ends have slight play in ball joint

Both rear tyres are perished

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2009 33,614 miles

WEAR IN BOTH STEERING RACK ENDS.

Pass 13 May 2008 27,863 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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EK05 NYF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EK05 NYF, 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 EK05 NYF registered?

EK05 NYF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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