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EJ55 HJC

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,030 mi
Last recorded134,030 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 HJC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 134,030 miles

engine damp

Fail 18 Oct 2019 134,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

engine damp

Pass 6 Oct 2018 133,337 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 133,325 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 131,310 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hi level brake light not working

Fail 28 Sep 2017 131,221 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hi level brake light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2016 121,510 miles

Body and paint work damage observed

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

Front registration plate damaged

High level brake light not working

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 121,491 miles

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

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

Body and paint work damage observed

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

Front registration plate damaged

High level brake light not working

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 113,385 miles

boot wont open

engine covers and under trays fitted covering some components

hi-level brake light not working

tested in wet conditions

Pass 29 Oct 2014 105,930 miles

Centre brake light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 105,930 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre brake light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 98,931 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 86,364 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 73,105 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 58,763 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,086 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,462 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 HJC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJC, 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 HJC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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