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EK05 FKU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,173 mi
Last recorded100,173 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 FKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 100,173 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 100,173 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 93,456 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 78,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,314 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,183 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 47,183 miles

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

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

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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EK05 FKU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK05 FKU, 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 EK05 FKU registered?

EK05 FKU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is EK05 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 FKU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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