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EK55 LVJ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,207 mi
Last recorded104,207 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 LVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 104,207 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 87,142 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 87,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 68,215 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 62,457 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s front and rear (2.7.2a)

inner rack joints have slight play.

slight under-body surface rust.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,413 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,403 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,756 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 44,182 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,238 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 30,801 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 22,304 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 LVJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LVJ, 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 LVJ registered?

EK55 LVJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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