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EF05 LCU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,400 mi
Last recorded138,400 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 LCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 138,400 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 138,400 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 103,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 70,529 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 36,205 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 31,495 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 29,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing within the tread pattern and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 28,030 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 23,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre worn on the outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2015 23,738 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2014 21,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 19,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracked, split and perished

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 7 Jul 2012 17,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake discs are worn and slighly lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 15,101 miles

Both rear tyres are staring to crack and perish

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside wiper blade is split

Rear brake discs are worn

Fail 8 Jul 2011 15,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres are staring to crack and perish

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside wiper blade is split

Rear brake discs are worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 12,607 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 10,283 miles

Unable to check O/S/R seat belt. (child seat fitted)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 10,283 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Unable to check O/S/R seat belt. (child seat fitted)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 8,285 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 8,285 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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EF05 LCU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EF05 LCU, 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 EF05 LCU registered?

EF05 LCU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is EF05 LCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 LCU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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