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EX05 TWE

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,920 mi
Last recorded141,920 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 TWE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2018 141,920 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front subframe (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 134,534 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 127,358 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,467 miles

N/S front steering arm as slight movement

O/S front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 118,144 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 111,746 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 111,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2012 98,163 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 6 Jun 2011 86,032 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 85,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,205 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 74,046 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2009 61,916 miles

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

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

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

osf wiper split on edge

Pass 16 May 2008 48,952 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 48,670 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front 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 TWE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TWE, 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 TWE registered?

EX05 TWE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is EX05 TWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 TWE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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