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EX05 SXU

2005 Renault Megane

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,030 mi
Last recorded157,030 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 SXU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 157,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2017 154,506 miles

Nearside Front cv joint slight deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 144,336 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 144,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 134,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 117,015 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 98,405 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 98,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside and nearside steerin rack inner tie rods have slight play

offside front tyre perished

Pass 18 Nov 2011 89,543 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 75,170 miles

play in steering rack both sides

Pass 18 Nov 2009 59,775 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 59,775 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,021 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,758 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 30,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside 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 SXU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

EX05 SXU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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