MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
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 ()
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) ()
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) ()
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front shocks corroded
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
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)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front brake pads appear low
minor play front tie rod arms
front brake discs noted to be worn found with wheel removed during repairs
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
engine drip tray fitted,unable to see steering,fuel or braking systems fully
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
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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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ET05 MXX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 July 2005.
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