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EJ55 KKN

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,987 mi
Last recorded178,987 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 KKN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 178,987 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 178,987 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 167,934 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2020 167,934 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2019 151,585 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 151,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 134,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 134,887 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 118,468 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 118,468 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 109,905 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Oct 2016 109,905 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2015 105,272 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 102,724 miles

EML light on at time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rad.cap missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight noise fron o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2014 102,724 miles

EML light on at time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rad.cap missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight noise fron o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2013 98,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 97,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

loud noise coming from engine

water Res. cap missing

Pass 5 Nov 2010 96,698 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 96,693 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 79,329 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 64,309 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)

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 KKN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KKN, 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 KKN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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