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EA55 HWD

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,088 mi
Last recorded147,088 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 HWD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2022 147,088 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 144,606 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 139,641 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 132,979 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 132,975 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 123,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2018 123,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 114,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 114,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 106,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner alloy (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 May 2016 106,149 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner alloy (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner alloy (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 97,372 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 97,372 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 84,168 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 74,803 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 61,159 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 46,990 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 30,479 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,871 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 22,170 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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EA55 HWD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA55 HWD, 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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EA55 HWD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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