2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Renault Megane MOT pass rate and common faults

2,016 MOT tests in 2024. 48.7% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time48.7%
Failed or needed repairs51.3%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,016 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.4%
  4. Position lamp: not working6.3%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.4%
  6. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.4%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.4%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.2%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics47.4%
  2. Brakes33.6%
  3. Suspension25.8%
  4. Body & chassis11.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.0%
  6. Tyres9.1%
  7. Steering8.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened24.0%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)21.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Renault Megane?

In 2024, 48.7% of 2005 Renault Megane cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,016 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Renault Megane?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Renault Megane reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).