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EJ55 FRZ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,521 mi
Last recorded163,521 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 FRZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 163,521 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 163,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 153,099 miles

Nearside Steering rack end has slight play

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

Offside Steering rack end has slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2016 145,064 miles

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

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

off side front inner rack end has slight play.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 145,059 miles

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

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

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

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

off side front inner rack end has slight play.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 136,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 129,614 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 129,612 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 120,309 miles

nearside inner rack end slight free play

Pass 27 Jan 2012 108,223 miles

Slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 9 Feb 2011 95,203 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 95,203 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 82,164 miles

brake fluid on n/s/f bottom arm no leak found

slight play in n/s/f track rod

Fail 21 Jan 2010 82,164 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake fluid on n/s/f bottom arm no leak found

slight play in n/s/f track rod

Pass 9 Feb 2009 67,556 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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EJ55 FRZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ55 FRZ, 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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EJ55 FRZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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