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EK05 LCE

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,947 mi
Last recorded107,947 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 LCE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 107,947 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 107,947 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 107,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

o/s n/s rear brake discs inner surface corroded and pitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 102,201 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 102,143 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 76,673 miles

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

both rear wheels slightly binding

play in inner steering joints

Fail 23 Sep 2015 76,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear wheels slightly binding

play in inner steering joints

Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

e/m light on

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2013 65,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s mirror lens cracked

Fail 8 Jul 2013 65,608 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s mirror lens cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,275 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s mirror cracked

srs light on

Fail 2 Jul 2012 62,265 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s mirror cracked

srs light on

Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,843 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 6 Jul 2011 58,842 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,446 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,054 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 48,301 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 45,462 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 42,136 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 LCE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LCE, 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 LCE registered?

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

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