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EA55 OBK

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

40,022 mi
Last recorded40,022 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 OBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 40,022 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2023 40,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 35,989 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 31,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 28,784 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 28,784 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 26,394 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear shock absorber casings rusty

front slam panel holed and corroded

slight bodywork damage in several places

suspension components rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2018 25,197 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 18 Aug 2017 24,024 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Aug 2017 24,023 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding after brake applied (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face is very rusty (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Aug 2016 22,718 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

slam panel is corroded

slight play in nearside of steering rack

wipers are in poor condition

Fail 10 Aug 2016 22,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

slam panel is corroded

slight play in nearside of steering rack

wipers are in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2015 21,594 miles

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

front slam panel corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

play in nearside track rod inner joint

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 12 Aug 2015 21,592 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front slam panel corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

play in nearside track rod inner joint

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 13 Aug 2014 20,500 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 19,602 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 18,160 miles

battery insercure

Fail 10 Aug 2012 18,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

battery insercure

Pass 15 Aug 2011 16,856 miles

both rear brakes are binding slightly

nearside rear tyre side wall is perished

Fail 15 Aug 2011 16,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear brakes are binding slightly

nearside rear tyre side wall is perished

Pass 17 Jun 2010 13,850 miles

both rear tyre side walls are heavally perished

Fail 17 Jun 2010 13,850 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyre side walls are heavally perished

Pass 22 Jun 2009 10,521 miles

both rear and offside front tyres are perished

nearside rear fog light not working

offside rear brake slightly binding

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 OBK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EA55 OBK, 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 OBK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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