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EX55 UAE

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,093 mi
Last recorded107,093 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 UAE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 107,093 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 90,715 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 83,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 79,390 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r sill has had a repair done

Fail 25 Jun 2012 79,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r sill has had a repair done

Pass 13 May 2011 67,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT DISC(S) SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

O/S/F MIRROR HAS SLIGHT CRACK

O/S/F STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 13 May 2011 67,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT DISC(S) SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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

O/S/F MIRROR HAS SLIGHT CRACK

O/S/F STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 13 May 2010 56,492 miles

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

front bumper damaged

n/s/r wing damaged

o/s/r wing damaged

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 May 2010 56,492 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front bumper damaged

n/s/r wing damaged

o/s/r wing damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 May 2009 41,800 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 41,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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EX55 UAE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EX55 UAE, 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 EX55 UAE registered?

EX55 UAE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is EX55 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 UAE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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