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EK55 HFS

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,068 mi
Last recorded124,068 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 HFS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 124,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 121,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 121,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 119,295 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 119,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 116,289 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear exhaust hanger perished

Fail 28 Mar 2018 116,289 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear exhaust hanger perished

Pass 9 Sep 2016 111,881 miles

Front pads worn

Offside track rod end ball joint slight play

Rear discs worn

Steering rack tie rod ball joints slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2015 106,419 miles

Nearside rack end ball joint slight play

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2014 91,415 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 83,606 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,783 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 78,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,275 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,739 miles

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,642 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 45,503 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 HFS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HFS, 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 HFS registered?

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

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