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EK55 VKJ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,691 mi
Last recorded69,691 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 69,691 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 69,129 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 67,914 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2022 64,191 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 60,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 55,509 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp Lens Cracked.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2019 52,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 50,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2017 47,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 45,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 45,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall - 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,754 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 39,816 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,293 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,688 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,759 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 26,753 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 20,924 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 20,924 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,518 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 VKJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

EK55 VKJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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