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EJ55 KJU

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,172 mi
Last recorded110,172 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 KJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 110,172 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 100,023 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 90,956 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 83,746 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear treads cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 77,216 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 77,216 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,623 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 62,302 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 27 Nov 2012 53,169 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,914 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,943 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 28,552 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 22,169 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 KJU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KJU, 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 EJ55 KJU registered?

EJ55 KJU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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