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EK55 OTC

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,991 mi
Last recorded113,991 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 OTC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2019 113,991 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm modification unsafe Excessive play (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering arm modification unsafe Excessive play (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible Dirty (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 98,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,150 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm play at ball joint

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm Outer edges almost bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fog lamp Glass broken

Offside Front Inner Steering Arm play at inner ball joint

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edges almost bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 92,150 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm play at ball joint

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm Outer edges almost bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Fog lamp Glass broken

Offside Front Inner Steering Arm play at inner ball joint

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edges almost bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 80,390 miles

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)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 80,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 69,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 69,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,848 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 58,848 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 48,780 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 48,780 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,723 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded,

Fail 12 Jul 2012 37,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

N/S BOTTOM BALLJOINT RETAINING BOLT IS TOO LONG, IS FOULING ON THE WISHBONE WHEN VEHICLE IS RAISED BUT JUST CLEARS WHEN LOWERED

O/S/R TYRE IS EXCESSIVELY DETERIORATED !

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW !

rear brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded,

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,724 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 22,885 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 19,037 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 14,324 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 OTC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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