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EK05 YRL

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,015 mi
Last recorded59,015 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YRL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 59,015 miles

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 59,015 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 55,403 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2017 51,924 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 51,924 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,343 miles

only 1 rear new brake disc fitted,

Fail 13 Apr 2016 49,343 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,746 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,834 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 38,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 37,789 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 37,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 32,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,947 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,177 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 24,531 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,531 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,469 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 YRL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YRL, 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 YRL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 April 2005.

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