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KU55 EWZ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,460 mi
Last recorded84,460 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 EWZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 84,460 miles

eml on

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 May 2018 84,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml on

Pass 9 May 2017 82,005 miles

Both front outer C.V. Joints worn & clicking / Noisy

Both rear brake discs worn & corroded / pitted

Engine Management Light Staying On ( MIL )

Steering fault - warning lamp staying on

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and low

Fail 8 May 2017 82,002 miles

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

Both front outer C.V. Joints worn & clicking / Noisy

Both rear brake discs worn & corroded / pitted

Engine Management Light Staying On ( MIL )

Steering fault - warning lamp staying on

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and low

Pass 9 May 2016 78,799 miles

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

e/m/l light on

Fail 5 May 2016 78,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

e/m/l light on

Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,201 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 77,201 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 72,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,990 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,946 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 45,956 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 37,501 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 37,498 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,051 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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KU55 EWZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KU55 EWZ, 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 KU55 EWZ registered?

KU55 EWZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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