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EK55 CVF

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,397 mi
Last recorded93,397 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 CVF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 93,397 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2020 93,117 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 88,335 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 82,353 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 82,353 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 75,854 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner track arm

Pass 23 Sep 2016 70,699 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,079 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 60,352 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,352 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,596 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 55,596 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 50,160 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 50,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,010 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)

front brake pads 60% worn

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2010 39,511 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 39,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,926 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both front track rod arms

splits in front wipers

Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,803 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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EK55 CVF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EK55 CVF, 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 CVF registered?

EK55 CVF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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