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EK55 VVE

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,897 mi
Last recorded67,897 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VVE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 67,897 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 67,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 63,688 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 60,895 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 60,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 57,888 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 25 Feb 2019 57,884 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker in sweep. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 53,659 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 48,535 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 42,058 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 36,276 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 35,144 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,177 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,558 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,436 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 19,959 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 15,995 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 11,215 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 VVE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VVE, 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 VVE registered?

EK55 VVE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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