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EK05 FMF

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,987 mi
Last recorded75,987 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 FMF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 75,987 miles

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

check gearbox

engine light on

Fail 18 Sep 2017 75,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

check gearbox

engine light on

Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,761 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 62,914 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2015 62,914 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2014 62,035 miles

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 11 May 2013 60,798 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake discs corroded

steering rack noisy lock to lock

Fail 11 May 2013 60,798 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake discs corroded

steering rack noisy lock to lock

Pass 11 May 2012 59,182 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

offside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,044 miles

(STRONG ) both rear brake disc worn Front brake disc worn and pitted damage to nearside front tyre Slight damage to nearside front wiper

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 56,040 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

(STRONG ) both rear brake disc worn Front brake disc worn and pitted damage to nearside front tyre Slight damage to nearside front wiper

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,632 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,693 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,453 miles

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

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

slight play o/s/f track rod arm

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 FMF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FMF, 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 FMF registered?

EK05 FMF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is EK05 FMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 FMF shows 14 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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