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ET05 EVK

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,223 mi
Last recorded119,223 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 EVK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 119,223 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 119,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 101,945 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine mounts deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2019 101,945 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine mounts deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 92,633 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort is slightly low and requires some adjustment

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jun 2018 92,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort is slightly low and requires some adjustment

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 85,709 miles

Offside Front Outer door handle partially siezed

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 85,709 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Outer door handle partially siezed

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 82,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 73,872 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 65,648 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 65,587 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,511 miles

osf driveshaft leaking grease slightly

osf tyre starting to deteriorate,

Fail 16 Jun 2012 50,671 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 50,671 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,807 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,080 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,134 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 37,134 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 29,410 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,114 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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ET05 EVK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET05 EVK, 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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ET05 EVK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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