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EK05 FLA

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,279 mi
Last recorded115,279 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 115,279 miles

Both side inner rack joints slight wear.

Exhaust noisy Non standard system fitted. (8.1.1 (a))

Service light on.

Fail 22 Apr 2022 115,275 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides. (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulbs fitted both sides. (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Not locking in on position. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Strap broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Both side inner rack joints slight wear.

Exhaust noisy Non standard system fitted. (8.1.1 (a))

Service light on.

Fail 19 Mar 2022 115,236 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 107,197 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 99,297 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 99,112 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 84,815 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 74,628 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 65,626 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 65,626 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,748 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 47,917 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 May 2014 47,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,640 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,587 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,220 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 41,078 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,283 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,031 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 24,954 miles

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

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 FLA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FLA, 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 FLA registered?

EK05 FLA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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