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EK05 OBH

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

61,084 mi
Last recorded61,084 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 61,084 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 61,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2016 57,825 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Fail 10 Apr 2016 57,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Pass 8 Jul 2014 55,767 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,873 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 49,872 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,335 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 44,335 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lower engine stabelizer excessivly worn

Pass 9 Jun 2011 37,958 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 37,958 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,633 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 32,570 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,129 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 26,129 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,324 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 OBH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 OBH, 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 OBH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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