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EJ55 KKC

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,497 mi
Last recorded97,497 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 KKC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 97,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 92,270 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 92,241 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2017 78,538 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 71,438 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough Noise evident from steering when on lock to lock under load. Not able to inspect fully due to belly pan and wheel arch liner . Recommend dismantling and further investigation asap. (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall small perishing splits

evidence of possible front rta damage and recent repair

steering lock not operating ,but car fitted with mobiliser as secondary anti theft device

Fail 12 Apr 2016 71,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Steering system slightly rough Noise evident from steering when on lock to lock under load. Not able to inspect fully due to belly pan and wheel arch liner . Recommend dismantling and further investigation asap. (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall small perishing splits

evidence of front rta damage and recent repair.

steering lock not operating ,but car fitted with mobiliser as secondary anti theft device

Pass 5 Feb 2015 65,783 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 65,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,772 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 43,089 miles

Rear brake Discs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2013 43,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth outer edge

Rear brake Discs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2012 37,092 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 29,964 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 22,397 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 14,450 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 12,628 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 12,628 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 KKC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 KKC, 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 KKC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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