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EY05 AMV

2005 Renault Megane

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

194,510 mi
Last recorded194,510 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 AMV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 194,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray(s)fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 8 Nov 2022 194,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray(s)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 12 Nov 2021 192,100 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front shock absorber corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2021 192,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front shock absorber corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2020 188,179 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 188,179 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 180,812 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 167,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 155,562 miles

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP WORN

Fail 12 Oct 2017 155,372 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP WORN

Pass 13 Oct 2016 141,520 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 130,425 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted and tread lifting

slight wear / play in nearside inner steering arm drum stick

Fail 24 Oct 2015 130,420 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split rack boot twisted and (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted and tread lifting

slight wear / play in nearside inner steering arm drum stick

Pass 15 Nov 2014 118,422 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 106,024 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 106,024 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2012 94,046 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 96,046 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 87,207 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 79,650 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cracking sound from steering

Fail 6 Nov 2010 79,524 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 69,952 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 54,227 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 54,227 miles

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

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

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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EY05 AMV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EY05 AMV, 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 EY05 AMV registered?

EY05 AMV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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