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EO05 BJU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

100,547 mi
Last recorded100,547 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 BJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 100,547 miles

Nearside Front road wheel some distortion

Nearside door mirror glass damaged/cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 100,547 miles

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

Nearside Front road wheel some distortion

Nearside door mirror glass damaged/cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2016 95,332 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside door damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 95,267 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside door damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking 205 55r16

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2015 90,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking 205 55r16

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,015 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 85,015 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 79,504 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 79,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,640 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 69,640 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 47,893 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 38,655 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 38,102 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,473 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 20,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear 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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EO05 BJU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 EO05 BJU, 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 EO05 BJU registered?

EO05 BJU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EO05 BJU shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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