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EK55 CJZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,230 mi
Last recorded94,230 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 CJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2020 94,230 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 89,134 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 89,121 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 85,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,901 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre edges slightly worn.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,197 miles

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine has slight missfire on idle

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

nearside front and nearside rear tyres becoming low on tread

offside front tyre has a screw in inner edge - unrepairable area

Fail 24 Jun 2016 70,184 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine has slight missfire on idle

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

nearside front and nearside rear tyres becoming low on tread

offside front tyre has a screw in inner edge - unrepairable area

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 27 Jun 2015 64,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2015 64,329 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 56,966 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 56,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,854 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 51,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,196 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,428 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,868 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 23,275 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 20,015 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 20,015 miles

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

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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EK55 CJZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EK55 CJZ, 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 EK55 CJZ registered?

EK55 CJZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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