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ET54 WFX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

161,192 mi
Last recorded161,192 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 WFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 161,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

central rear upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

front to rear metal brake pipes x2 show corrosion/pitting.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

off side front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is loosely mounted.

off side front lower suspension arm rear inner bush shows deterioration/play.

Pass 10 Nov 2018 158,337 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near side rear brake disc appears to be discoloured.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

off side front lower suspension arm rear inner bush shows deterioration/play.

off side front outer constant velocity joint gaiter is loosely mounted.

rear central upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

Fail 2 Nov 2018 158,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near side rear brake disc appears to be discoloured.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

off side front lower suspension arm rear inner bush shows deterioration/play.

off side front outer constant velocity joint gaiter is loosely mounted.

rear central upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

Pass 28 Oct 2017 148,479 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

high level stop lamp inoperative.

Fail 27 Oct 2017 148,475 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

high level stop lamp inoperative.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 138,920 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

evidence of exhaust leaks.

near side front headlamp dip beam aim/image weak.

near side rear tyre is perished/cracked.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front screen washer jets are weak.

offside rear indicator shows white light

rear upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 138,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

evidence of exhaust leaks.

front service brakes show imbalance of 13%.

near side front headlamp dip beam aim/image weak.

near side rear tyre is perished/cracked.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front screen washer jets are weak.

off side rear position lamp shows a slight pulse .

rear upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 129,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

near side front tyre tread is worn bald at the edge.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off side front outer constant velocity joint/hub areas show grease contamination.

rear upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

steering rack inner arms show play.

various exhaust rubber mounts show deterioration.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 121,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank/rear metal brake pipe show oil/fluid contamination.

off side front tyre inner side wall shows damage.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Fail 11 Nov 2014 121,288 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank/rear metal brake pipe show oil/fluid contamination.

off side front tyre inner side wall shows damage.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 115,934 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 115,911 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 109,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front brake caliper shows grease contamination.

Fail 27 Oct 2012 109,210 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front brake caliper shows grease contamination.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 96,245 miles

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

steering rack off and near side inner arms show play.

Pass 16 Oct 2010 79,296 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 79,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,044 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 61,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2008 47,882 miles

PLay in both side steering rack

Fail 11 Nov 2008 47,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

PLay in both side steering rack

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 37,002 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 37,002 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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ET54 WFX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WFX, 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 WFX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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