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EK55 OLA

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,047 mi
Last recorded66,047 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 OLA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 66,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 64,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 62,244 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Sep 2022 59,412 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 56,551 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2021 56,551 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2020 54,067 miles

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft CV boot is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2019 52,059 miles

Nearside Outer drive shaft cv boot is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Sep 2019 52,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer drive shaft cv boot is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 49,505 miles

Front tyres are cracked

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 49,505 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front tyres are cracked

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,308 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,817 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,826 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly tight

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,988 miles

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 36,826 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,010 miles

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2012 35,010 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,885 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 28,897 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,124 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,733 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 OLA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OLA, 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 OLA registered?

EK55 OLA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is EK55 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 OLA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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