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EJ55 FTA

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,782 mi
Last recorded46,782 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 FTA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,782 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 40,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 33,327 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,747 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 32,747 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,858 miles

nearside front steering has slight play at inner steering arm ball joint

Pass 17 Sep 2011 24,448 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 22,500 miles

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

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

corrosion and wear to rear brake discs

Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,500 miles

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

corrosion and wear to rear brake discs

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,392 miles

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)

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 FTA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FTA, 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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What year was EJ55 FTA registered?

EJ55 FTA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is EJ55 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ55 FTA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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