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DE55 KOU

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,154 mi
Last recorded95,154 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 KOU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 95,154 miles

Both rear shocks corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 95,154 miles

Both rear shocks corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 84,003 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 82,743 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 81,969 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 81,932 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2020 76,262 miles

Central Front Lower Under trays fitted some test items not fully seen

Fail 30 Aug 2020 76,262 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Securing nut of inner tie rod to track rod end loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed EDGE. 205 55 16 91V Budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed EDGE. 205 55 16 91V Budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Under trays fitted some test items not fully seen

Pass 2 Sep 2019 58,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 58,288 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 39,295 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has been welded and is out of shape

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn on the edges and perished

Offside Movement in inner rack joint

Rear Brake discs are worn thin

Rear Tyres are perished

Fail 23 Aug 2018 39,221 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyres are perished

Nearside Front Wheel has been welded and is out of shape

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn on the edges and perished

Offside Movement in inner rack joint

Rear Brake discs are worn thin

Pass 24 Aug 2017 28,146 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 28,146 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 26,506 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Nearside rear brake slightly dragging.

Fail 4 May 2016 26,506 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear brake discs corroded

Nearside rear brake slightly dragging.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,298 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat (belt not tested)

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

Offside inner treack rod inner joint has slight play

Service light on..

Pass 2 May 2014 23,952 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside front seat (belt not tested)

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

Offside inner track rod ball joint has slight play.

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

rear brake discs corroded on the inner face.

Fail 1 May 2014 23,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted to the nearside front seat (belt not tested)

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

Offside inner track rod ball joint has slight play.

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

rear brake discs corroded on the inner face.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,360 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside front seat (belt not tested)

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

Offside inner track rod inner ball joint has slight play

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

Rear brake discs corroded on the inner face

Pass 1 May 2012 21,128 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 20,051 miles

air bag fault light on

front brake pads worn low

Pass 4 May 2010 19,082 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 15,128 miles

slight play in both front tie rods

Pass 1 Nov 2008 14,875 miles

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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DE55 KOU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE55 KOU, 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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DE55 KOU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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