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EY05 DXD

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,275 mi
Last recorded85,275 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 DXD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 85,275 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 85,274 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 79,492 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 79,491 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 76,071 miles

abnormal creeking noise from steering when turning lock to lock

Pass 7 Jan 2014 72,850 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 69,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres close to limit

n/s/f indicator going white

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f wheel damaged

play in n/s steering rack

slight distortion on front brakes

Fail 19 Dec 2012 69,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres close to limit

n/s/f indicator going white

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f wheel damaged

play in n/s steering rack

slight distortion on front brakes

Pass 10 Nov 2011 60,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 60,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 55,755 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

rear brake pads close to wear limit

Fail 2 Nov 2010 55,755 miles

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

front brake discs worn slightly

rear brake pads close to wear limit

Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,864 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 33,675 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

very strong advise on front brake pads on 1'5mm pass limit plus slight disc wear advise to change very soon

Fail 13 May 2009 32,676 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

very strong advise on front brake pads on 1'5mm pass limit plus slight disc wear advise to change very soon

Pass 7 May 2008 19,027 miles

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

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

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

front tyres have worn edges

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 DXD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DXD, 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 DXD registered?

EY05 DXD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is EY05 DXD safe to buy?

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