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EK55 EGF

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,806 mi
Last recorded165,806 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 EGF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 165,806 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 143,549 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2020 143,549 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 131,196 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 96,200 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust mount split

Fail 11 Sep 2017 96,200 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust mount split

Pass 25 Aug 2016 73,461 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 61,812 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 57,906 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 57,906 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 52,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 52,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2012 48,036 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 48,031 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 45,431 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 42,643 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 42,643 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,528 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 38,524 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,619 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 EGF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EGF, 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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EK55 EGF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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