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EU05 EAJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,353 mi
Last recorded114,353 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 EAJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 114,353 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2017 114,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2016 109,669 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 109,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 103,767 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 98,302 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2014 98,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 92,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 87,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 81,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2010 73,232 miles

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

handbrake lever sticking slightly

slight play in nearside streeing rack arm

Fail 19 Apr 2010 72,654 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

handbrake lever sticking slightly

slight play in nearside streeing rack arm

Pass 21 Mar 2009 64,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,806 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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EU05 EAJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EU05 EAJ, 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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EU05 EAJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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