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EX55 ULS

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,331 mi
Last recorded101,331 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 ULS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 101,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 93,286 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 93,284 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 87,740 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 87,740 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 81,242 miles

Central stop light not working

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 81,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central stop light not working

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rack end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rack end (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 73,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rack end (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rack end (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 66,556 miles

offside inner steering rack arm worn - some free movement - BORDERLINE PASS

Fail 10 Nov 2016 66,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside inner steering rack arm worn - some free movement - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 22 Oct 2015 61,989 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside front tyre worn low inner tread

offside steering rack arm worn some free movement - BORDERLINE PASS

Fail 22 Oct 2015 61,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside front tyre worn low inner tread

offside steering rack arm worn some free movement - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,029 miles

rear pads wearing low

Fail 19 Sep 2014 50,958 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,093 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 30,656 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 23,955 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 19,760 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 15,042 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 ULS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EX55 ULS, 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 ULS registered?

EX55 ULS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is EX55 ULS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 ULS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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