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EX05 SLU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,827 mi
Last recorded140,827 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 SLU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 140,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 138,010 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 136,799 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre damaged in inner sidewall

Pass 29 Feb 2012 124,964 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 124,964 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 124,927 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 102,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 91,918 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,804 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 54,053 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 54,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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EX05 SLU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EX05 SLU, 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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What year was EX05 SLU registered?

EX05 SLU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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