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EK55 NKU

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,977 mi
Last recorded125,977 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 NKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2014 125,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2014 125,977 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2013 119,945 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 119,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 137,196 miles

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

Nearside front suspension upper support bearing rough when rotated

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front suspension upper support bearing rough when rotated

Fail 18 Sep 2012 137,196 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside front suspension upper support bearing rough when rotated

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front suspension upper support bearing rough when rotated

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 116,845 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 96,406 miles

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

Front brake discs pitted

Fail 10 Sep 2010 96,264 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 77,164 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,389 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 NKU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 NKU, 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 NKU registered?

EK55 NKU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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