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EF05 LCZ

2005 Renault Megane

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,114 mi
Last recorded26,114 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 LCZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 26,114 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 24,709 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 24,709 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2024 22,904 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 22,735 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 22,702 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 22,659 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 22,219 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 22,167 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 22,167 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 21,740 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 21,693 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 21,641 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 21,611 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 21,602 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 21,299 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 20,557 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 19,174 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 18,249 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,334 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 11,353 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 LCZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 LCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 LCZ registered?

EF05 LCZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is EF05 LCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 LCZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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