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EK55 XRG

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,925 mi
Last recorded142,925 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 142,925 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 134,469 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 134,469 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 134,430 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure both sides, (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack gaiter split both sides, (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working high level, (1.2.1b)

Offside wiper rubber split on end,

Oil leak ()

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear, (6.3.1d)

steering rack has a massive amount of free play at n/s allowing inner rack to knock up and down!, also slight play at o/s.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 127,676 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 120,640 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 120,640 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 101,787 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 83,489 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 83,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 66,681 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

play in both steering rack ends.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 66,681 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

play in both steering rack ends.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,764 miles

slight play in both steering rack ends.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 53,764 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in both steering rack ends.

Fail 25 Sep 2010 42,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight play in both steering rack ends.

Pass 25 Sep 2010 42,864 miles

slight play in both steering rack ends.

Pass 19 Sep 2009 29,895 miles

both wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,144 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 XRG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XRG, 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 XRG registered?

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

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