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EJ55 SWK

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

151,685 mi
Last recorded151,685 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 SWK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 151,685 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 151,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 139,788 miles

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

excessive free play in the steering rack

Fail 30 Nov 2015 139,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

excessive free play in the steering rack

Pass 5 Dec 2014 128,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2014 128,982 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2013 117,655 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both gearbox driveshaft oil seals leaking

Fail 3 Dec 2013 117,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both gearbox driveshaft oil seals leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2012 100,666 miles

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

Oil leak

rear engine mount deteriated

Fail 26 Nov 2012 100,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear engine mount deteriated

Pass 5 Dec 2011 88,365 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 5 Dec 2011 88,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2010 73,293 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 3 Dec 2010 73,293 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs slightly pitted

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,471 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 37,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise exhaust emissions low flow no readings through diesel smoke meter

advise offside wiper blade split

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 SWK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 SWK, 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 SWK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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