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EK55 VVT

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,071 mi
Last recorded141,071 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VVT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 141,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm, perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f bumper / wing damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2021 141,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm, perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f bumper / wing damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2020 132,065 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, perished, cracking in tread and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

large amount of play in n/s steering rack (INSIDE STEERING RACK)

n/s reg lamp dim

Fail 1 Sep 2020 132,065 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, perished, cracking in tread and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

large amount of play in n/s steering rack (INSIDE STEERING RACK)

n/s reg lamp dim

Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack play

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 124,143 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner rack play

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 120,310 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 109,017 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 109,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 101,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 101,703 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 92,759 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 87,082 miles

Play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,227 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 67,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,563 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 49,664 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 49,664 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,154 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,745 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,123 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 VVT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver 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 VVT, 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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EK55 VVT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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