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EM05 EJM

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,954 mi
Last recorded110,954 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM05 EJM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 110,954 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 108,786 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 106,735 miles

air bags turned off

Fail 14 Apr 2015 106,730 miles

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

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

air bags turned off

Pass 14 Apr 2014 103,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 103,575 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 83,819 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 83,758 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 69,584 miles

steering lock not working

Fail 6 Feb 2012 69,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering lock not working

Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,804 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 60,804 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Feb 2010 47,059 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2010 47,059 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,132 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 35,132 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 24,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front wipers deteriorated, but clearing windscreen

puncture repair kit missing

Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,872 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front wipers deteriorated, but clearing windscreen

puncture repair kit missing

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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EM05 EJM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 EM05 EJM, 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 EM05 EJM registered?

EM05 EJM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is EM05 EJM safe to buy?

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