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EN05 ABF

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,129 mi
Last recorded124,129 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 ABF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 124,129 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 124,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 92,384 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 85,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 77,756 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 77,408 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 69,887 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 69,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 61,457 miles

N/S steering rack has slight wear. O.K at time of test.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 53,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/Side and N/side front wiper blades split.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,965 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 37,337 miles

Knocking noise heard when going lock to lock, no obvious fault found,OK at time of test.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 28,977 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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EN05 ABF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EN05 ABF, 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 EN05 ABF registered?

EN05 ABF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is EN05 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 ABF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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