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EY55 WJV

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,093 mi
Last recorded128,093 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 WJV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 128,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 127,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 117,245 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Dipstick cap/cover loose

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front & N/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Front flexible section of exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight movement in inner tie rod/steering rack

O/S/F top suspension mount has slight movement & is noisy when rotated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leaks from engine/gearbox

Road wheel slightly distorted Both fronts & N/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 117,197 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Dipstick cap/cover loose

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front & N/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Front flexible section of exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight movement in inner tie rod/steering rack

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

O/S/F top suspension mount has slight movement & is noisy when rotated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaks from engine/gearbox

Road wheel slightly distorted Both fronts & N/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 105,226 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 105,225 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner joint rack (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,010 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 79,266 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 79,265 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 79,237 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2014 70,593 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 70,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 62,513 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,643 miles

emissons too low to be recorded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 46,372 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,514 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,549 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,383 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 24,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EY55 WJV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EY55 WJV, 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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EY55 WJV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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