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EX55 DKO

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,501 mi
Last recorded85,501 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 DKO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 85,501 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 79,492 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 78,948 miles

Offside Front door handle sticky

Offside Front tyre cracked & perished

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 17 May 2018 78,948 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front door handle sticky

Offside Front tyre cracked & perished

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2017 78,642 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 76,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 76,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 72,124 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 64,514 miles

Both steering rack end ball joints slight play

Offside track rod end ball joint slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S & N/S rear tyres cracking due to age

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 47,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,705 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,471 miles

advise rear brake check in 2 to 4 months

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres severly perished on areas of sidewalls and tread, advise replacement

Fail 10 Mar 2010 34,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,938 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EX55 DKO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX55 DKO, 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 EX55 DKO registered?

EX55 DKO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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