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EY05 TPU

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,247 mi
Last recorded85,247 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 TPU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 85,247 miles

Airbag warning light reset prior to test

Front and rear tyres are miss match and Incorrectly sized for the type of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,425 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 77,425 miles

Offside Front Cab insecure wig (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,101 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 73,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,159 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 65,112 miles

All 4 tyres have fine cracks in threads

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2015 65,007 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All 4 tyres have fine cracks in threads

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2014 60,625 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 60,581 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 55,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 55,725 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,496 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 50,496 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 47,514 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,514 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 43,163 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 39,325 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,325 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 39,310 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,836 miles

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

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

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)

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

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 TPU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

EY05 TPU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is EY05 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 TPU shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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