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EX05 TSO

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,209 mi
Last recorded147,209 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 TSO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 147,209 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 134,003 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 128,924 miles

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

play in rack joints

Fail 9 Jan 2016 128,924 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

play in rack joints

Pass 20 Dec 2014 122,906 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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 116,497 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 116,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 111,463 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 111,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 100,448 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 91,292 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 76,610 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 68,246 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 68,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 TSO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc 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 EX05 TSO, 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 TSO registered?

EX05 TSO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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