CarVerify

Free Car Check

EX05 UXE

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,239 mi
Last recorded42,239 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 UXE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 42,239 miles

Front washers very week but still put some washer fluid onto the screen

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jan 2018 42,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front washers very week but still put some washer fluid onto the screen

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 36,571 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,232 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 34,232 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 32,285 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 30,297 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 30,297 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads becoming worn

n/s/r tyre split in outer edge close to cord construction

o/s/f tyre worn on edges,low on tread,perishing and cracking up

o/s/r tyre cut in inner edge close to cord construction

rear brake discs corroding

rear tyres starting to perish and crack up

Fail 28 Feb 2013 28,767 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads becoming worn

n/s/r tyre split in outer edge close to cord construction

o/s/f tyre worn on edges,low on tread,perishing and cracking up

o/s/r tyre cut in inner edge close to cord construction

rear brake discs corroding

rear tyres starting to perish and crack up

Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,434 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 27,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,571 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,114 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,505 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 21,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EX05 UXE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX05 UXE?

You can check the full history of EX05 UXE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EX05 UXE registered?

EX05 UXE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is EX05 UXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 UXE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX05 UXE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EX05 UXE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.