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EK55 GUJ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,495 mi
Last recorded116,495 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 GUJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 116,495 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 116,495 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 102,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie rod

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

Offside Front Inner Tie rod end

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 102,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie rod

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tie rod end

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 79,940 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 74,339 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 73,431 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 72,842 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 72,842 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 68,849 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 68,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 61,647 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 51,036 miles

stone chips in the windscreen zone a and b

Fail 28 Oct 2014 51,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

stone chips in the windscreen zone a and b

Pass 30 Oct 2013 38,118 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 31,348 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 27,974 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,819 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 20,595 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,695 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 GUJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GUJ, 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 GUJ registered?

EK55 GUJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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