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EJ55 WGD

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,251 mi
Last recorded128,251 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 WGD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 128,251 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 128,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 119,572 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 113,219 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 106,012 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 96,195 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 86,382 miles

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 11 Dec 2010 77,193 miles

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

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

front screen has a crack out side sweep

Fail 11 Dec 2010 77,193 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front screen has a crack out side sweep

Pass 14 Dec 2009 67,793 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,002 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 WGD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WGD, 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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What year was EJ55 WGD registered?

EJ55 WGD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ55 WGD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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