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ET05 XZE

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,916 mi
Last recorded116,916 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 XZE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 116,916 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 109,075 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 109,075 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 101,276 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 101,276 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 92,701 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 92,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 83,688 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,715 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 51,647 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 XZE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET05 XZE registered?

ET05 XZE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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