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EK55 VKG

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,704 mi
Last recorded125,704 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 125,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 125,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 118,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 116,067 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 109,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 109,715 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 102,922 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 94,074 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 94,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 89,259 miles

front inner brake pads appear very low

slight play in both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 6 Sep 2014 82,022 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,592 miles

All four tyres sidewalls cracking

Front rack end ball joints slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2012 67,647 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,966 miles

clutch pedal high

front plus rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in n/s/f track rod arm

Pass 16 Mar 2009 44,267 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,172 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 VKG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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