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EX05 XGV

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,158 mi
Last recorded86,158 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 XGV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,158 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (little damping effect) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 84,222 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 84,415 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 81,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 80,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,526 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 72,688 miles

n/s rear wheel centre is missing

panel damage

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,889 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 59,041 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,904 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 41,837 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,184 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm and starting to go out of shape.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,365 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,499 miles

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

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 XGV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

EX05 XGV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EX05 XGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 XGV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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