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EY55 KCZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,184 mi
Last recorded80,184 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 KCZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 80,184 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 80,182 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 76,757 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyre badley perished

Fail 8 Feb 2017 76,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyre badley perished

Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,658 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded center to rear steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box has a cracked joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod has play (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod end has play (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 74,658 miles

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded center to rear steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box has a cracked joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod has play (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod end has play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 68,662 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2015 68,642 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2014 57,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 57,126 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 48,764 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 43,183 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 43,183 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 36,094 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 29,361 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 29,361 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,207 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,622 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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EY55 KCZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 EY55 KCZ, 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 KCZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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