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EY55 COU

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,548 mi
Last recorded120,548 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 COU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 120,548 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 117,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 106,826 miles

Auxiliary belt perished

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Cv showing signs of grease but no visible tears

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in inner rack arms

Two stone chips inside zone But smaller then ten mm

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 106,826 miles

Auxiliary belt perished

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Cv showing signs of grease but no visible tears

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in inner rack arms

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Cleared via diagnostics (5.4.2)

Two stone chips inside zone But smaller then ten mm

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,493 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 101,541 miles

Both steering inner rack ends have play

Pass 10 Apr 2015 89,969 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 89,969 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,546 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 84,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 76,647 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 76,647 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,549 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 69,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,545 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 41,048 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,654 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,312 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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EY55 COU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EY55 COU, 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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EY55 COU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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