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EK05 YSZ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,047 mi
Last recorded94,047 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 94,047 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Mar 2017 94,047 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Mar 2016 90,722 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 86,604 miles

rear tyres worn low in centre tread areas

Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,416 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 78,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,298 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 73,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,406 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 66,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,257 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 60,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,362 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 53,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,566 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 29 May 2009 39,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 May 2008 21,625 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 21,624 miles

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

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 YSZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YSZ, 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 YSZ registered?

EK05 YSZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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