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EX05 TCU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,795 mi
Last recorded140,795 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 140,795 miles

nearside front wheel damaged

Fail 23 May 2013 140,786 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front wheel damaged

service/fault light is on

Pass 18 Jun 2012 127,455 miles

airbag light is on

fault light is on

Fail 18 Jun 2012 127,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

airbag light is on

fault light is on

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 112,982 miles

air bag lamp on

both front tyres bold on inner shoulders

front disc worn

front pads low

o/s/rack end slight play

rear disc worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 95,905 miles

nearside rackend ball joint has slight play

rear discs slightly worn

rear pads very low

Pass 7 Apr 2009 78,390 miles

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)

nearside steering rack end ball joint has slight play

Fail 7 Apr 2009 78,390 miles

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

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)

nearside steering rack end ball joint has slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2008 66,884 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,025 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 66,025 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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 TCU 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 63.6%.

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 EX05 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

EX05 TCU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is EX05 TCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 TCU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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