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EK55 HGC

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,339 mi
Last recorded99,339 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 99,339 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2016 91,501 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2015 85,100 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2014 78,314 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 May 2014 78,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,844 miles

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smearing.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 70,493 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre worn on edge

osf tyre worn on edge

rr discs rust

Fail 1 Apr 2011 62,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear pads next service

Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,858 miles

rear pads next service

Pass 17 Apr 2010 54,925 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,807 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,577 miles

cover under front of vehicle restricts view of some testable items

nearside front brake hose close to suspension leg on full lock

offside front and rear tyre treads getting low

offside front inner wheel rim damaged

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 HGC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HGC, 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 HGC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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