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EF55 DXS

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,398 mi
Last recorded47,398 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 DXS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 47,398 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 47,035 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 39,957 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 36,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 35,826 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 35,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 35,069 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 35,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 33,647 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 32,101 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 30,432 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tyre cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2015 28,676 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 26,599 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 24,259 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 20,830 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 15,930 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 13,656 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 10,745 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 8,568 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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EF55 DXS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EF55 DXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF55 DXS registered?

EF55 DXS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is EF55 DXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 DXS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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