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EK05 OAY

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,161 mi
Last recorded94,161 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 OAY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 94,161 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lower brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 22 Sep 2017 94,160 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to manifold broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lower brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 30 Dec 2016 90,918 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 90,917 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 81,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filler flap rubber boot damaged

nearside front wiper rubber damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2015 81,725 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filler flap rubber boot damaged

nearside front wiper rubber damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,655 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 69,224 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front tyres wearing low

handbrake outer cover deteriorated

nearside front inner c.v boot weaping

nearside rear tryre wearing low

Fail 31 Oct 2012 63,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes slight bind

tyres perished/cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2012 63,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes slight bind

tyres perished/cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2011 56,198 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres all very close to legal limit

Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,016 miles

n/s/r tyre nailed x2

slight play o/s rack end

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall

child seats fitted in rear of car, seat belts not tested

Pass 11 Jun 2009 40,609 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 31,248 miles

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

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 OAY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK05 OAY, 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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EK05 OAY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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