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EX05 UYO

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,575 mi
Last recorded143,575 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 143,575 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/r tyre sidewall worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2016

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/r tyre sidewall worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 128,992 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 118,976 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 118,976 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside 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 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 109,286 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 97,389 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 97,389 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 85,196 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 85,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 81,372 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 81,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 69,400 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,512 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 41,512 miles

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

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

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 UYO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UYO, 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 UYO registered?

EX05 UYO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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