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EY05 BAU

2005 Renault Megane

Brown Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,708 mi
Last recorded38,708 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 BAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 38,708 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 38,708 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened damaged by metal to metal contact with worn brake pad (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 24,469 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 11,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 6,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2013 6,230 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2012 607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,840 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 50,740 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,800 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Jul 2008 23,033 miles

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 BAU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EY05 BAU, 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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EY05 BAU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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