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EK55 VVS

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,447 mi
Last recorded86,447 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VVS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF STEERING ARM

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Nov 2011 86,447 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF STEERING ARM

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 72,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 72,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 60,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 60,628 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2008 42,470 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VVS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

EK55 VVS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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