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EY05 EBX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,697 mi
Last recorded103,697 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 EBX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 103,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 23 May 2018 103,696 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 99,124 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 93,721 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 93,721 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 83,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 83,282 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 71,817 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 71,641 miles

Nearside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 59,040 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 56,082 miles

n/s/f suspension leveling switch not connected/damaged ?

o/s/r brake pads close to wear limit

Fail 19 May 2012 56,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

n/s/f suspension leveling switch not connected/damaged ?

o/s/r brake pads close to wear limit

Pass 20 May 2011 50,255 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 50,241 miles

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

1. o/s front tyre at legal limits. 2. Rear brake discs becoming corroded.

Pass 19 May 2010 45,174 miles

cv gaitors

Pass 12 May 2009 38,877 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 32,485 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off and near side rear brake discs are lipped.

off side front wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 8 May 2008 32,485 miles

off and near side rear brake discs are lipped.

off side front wiper blade rubber split.

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 EBX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EBX, 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 EBX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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