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CK55 EKC

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

76,356 mi
Last recorded76,356 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 EKC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 76,356 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,171 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 69,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 69,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front inner wheel arch liners show signs of tyre contact

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 8 Mar 2016 69,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play marked yellow (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play marked yellow (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 54,259 miles

Engine coolant had to be topped up prior to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F wheel has been welded

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2015 54,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N/S/F wheel has been welded

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Engine coolant had to be topped up prior to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 35,816 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 35,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded/worn but not considered seriously weakened .

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2013 29,340 miles

Nearside rear exhaust mounting rubber broken

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 29,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear exhaust mounting rubber broken

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,243 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 21,989 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 16,189 miles

O/S front tyre has cut on inside.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 16,189 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

O/S front tyre has cut on inside.

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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CK55 EKC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CK55 EKC, 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 CK55 EKC registered?

CK55 EKC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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