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ET54 EDJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,123 mi
Last recorded139,123 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 EDJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 139,123 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 139,122 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 124,710 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 124,710 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end loose ROD LOCKING NUT WAS LOOSE. TIGHTENED BUT MAY REQUIRE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT. (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 107,225 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 107,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 100,718 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 94,053 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 94,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 84,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 84,785 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 73,313 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 63,088 miles

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

front brake discs worn lip

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 15 Apr 2011 63,000 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

front brake discs worn lip

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,414 miles

advise handbrake travel nearing limit

both rear tyres low on tread

Fail 20 Apr 2010 52,414 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

advise handbrake travel nearing limit

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,716 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 38,185 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 38,140 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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ET54 EDJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ET54 EDJ, 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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ET54 EDJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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