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EK55 VKT

2005 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,997 mi
Last recorded126,997 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VKT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 126,997 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2021 126,997 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2020 112,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2019 95,685 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 95,685 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,136 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 48,762 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 48,762 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 47,319 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 47,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 45,786 miles

Hi level stop light inop.

Fail 23 Sep 2014 43,324 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,324 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,918 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,748 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 37,748 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 32,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,940 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,788 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 23,863 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 18,454 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 VKT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKT, 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 VKT registered?

EK55 VKT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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