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EX55 KYG

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,882 mi
Last recorded78,882 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 KYG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2023 78,882 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 77,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs worn and slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shocker top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Osf outer deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs worn, scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 77,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs worn and slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shocker top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Osf outer deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs worn, scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 76,975 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 72,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 67,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2017 62,164 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2016 56,257 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 56,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2015 54,584 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 54,583 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside airbag switch in off position

Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,156 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 46,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,774 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 33,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,419 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 23,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

service light on

Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

service light on

Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,616 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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EX55 KYG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KYG, 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 KYG registered?

EX55 KYG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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