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ET05 MXX

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

156,347 mi
Last recorded156,347 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 MXX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 156,347 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 156,346 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle beam as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Detached. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 146,684 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 13 Aug 2020 146,660 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 15 Aug 2019 143,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 195/65/15 v (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2019 143,783 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector 1 area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 195/65/15 v (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2018 126,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front wheel arch liners have missing clips

offside front door handle seized

significant play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 7 Jul 2017 123,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front wheel arch liners have missing clips

offside front door handle seized

oil low

Fail 30 Jun 2017 123,195 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front wheel arch liners have missing clips

offside front door handle seized

oil low

Pass 3 Jun 2016 117,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front shocks corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2016 117,853 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front shocks corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 112,376 miles

Front brake pads not visable

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 112,376 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads not visable

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 105,517 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 85,747 miles

front brake pads appear low

minor play front tie rod arms

Pass 8 Sep 2012 82,361 miles

front brake discs noted to be worn found with wheel removed during repairs

Fail 4 Sep 2012 82,356 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Aug 2011 68,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,132 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 62,897 miles

engine drip tray fitted,unable to see steering,fuel or braking systems fully

Pass 25 Aug 2009 56,072 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)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 56,072 miles

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

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 1 Jul 2008 32,673 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 MXX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ET05 MXX, 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 ET05 MXX registered?

ET05 MXX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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