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EK55 VVJ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,522 mi
Last recorded70,522 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 70,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 66,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 66,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 62,441 miles

nearside front inner rack joint has play

nearside rear tyre is low and bald on outer tread tyre is on the legal limit and is perishing

offside front inner rack joint and track rod end have play

offside rear tyre is wearing low outer tread and is perishing

Fail 24 Aug 2020 62,420 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front inner rack joint has play

nearside rear tyre is low and bald on outer tread tyre is on the legal limit and is perishing

offside front inner rack joint and track rod end have play

offside rear tyre is wearing low outer tread and is perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2019 58,271 miles

all tyres perishing

Fail 28 Aug 2019 58,271 miles

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

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2018 48,734 miles

front and rear tyre both sides cracking slightly

slight front inner rack play both sides

Fail 30 Aug 2018 48,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

front and rear tyre both sides cracking slightly

slight front inner rack play both sides

Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,809 miles

EML on

Pass 1 Sep 2016 32,472 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 30,080 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are perishing sightly

nearside and offside rear brakes are binding sightly

nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

rear brake pads are low

Pass 1 May 2014 27,967 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 27,967 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,046 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,908 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,183 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 22,183 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 17,564 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2009 17,548 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,187 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 VVJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

EK55 VVJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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