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EK05 FKY

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,380 mi
Last recorded118,380 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 FKY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 118,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 113,860 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2015 113,855 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 109,027 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 109,027 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 103,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Small split in offside front tyre inner sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 97,425 miles

Cenre stop lamp inoperative but no visible wiring.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 90,933 miles

Centre stop lamp inoperative but no visible wiring.O/S/F top mount noisy on turning.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 90,933 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Centre stop lamp inoperative but no visible wiring.O/S/F top mount noisy on turning.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 84,219 miles

Centre rear stop lamp inoperative but no visible wiring.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 84,219 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre rear stop lamp inoperative but no visible wiring.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 77,999 miles

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

high level stop light not working

horn tone slightly weak

Fail 21 Aug 2009 77,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

high level stop light not working

horn tone slightly weak

Pass 21 Mar 2009 74,812 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 62,648 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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EK05 FKY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FKY, 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 EK05 FKY registered?

EK05 FKY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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