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EK05 TXG

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 TXG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017
Fail 4 Dec 2017

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2016 123,651 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 123,651 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 120,954 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 120,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 114,433 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 110,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 110,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2012 104,802 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2012 104,802 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 97,932 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 97,932 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 74,636 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 56,550 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in near side steering rack

Fail 27 Feb 2008 46,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,222 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 TXG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TXG, 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 TXG registered?

EK05 TXG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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