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EK55 HFT

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,149 mi
Last recorded78,149 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 78,149 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

damage to o/s sill

Fail 19 Nov 2013 78,149 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

damage to o/s sill

Pass 13 Nov 2012 62,088 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Nov 2012 62,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,537 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

play in n/s & o/s of steering rack

under body shields fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2011 45,537 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

play in n/s & o/s of steering rack

under body shields fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 29,676 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,935 miles

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off side rear brakes are slightly binding on.

steering rack near side inner arm shows play

Fail 28 Sep 2010 28,935 miles

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

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off side rear brakes are slightly binding on.

steering rack near side inner arm shows play

Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 7 Oct 2008 17,797 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 HFT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HFT, 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 HFT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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