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EK05 LDY

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,849 mi
Last recorded63,849 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 LDY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 63,849 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front suspension top mount bearings stiff

Fail 19 Nov 2020 63,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front suspension top mount bearings stiff

Pass 9 Aug 2019 36,505 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 36,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,733 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 34,807 miles

advise on corrosion to front brake discs

advise on front number plate deteriorated slightly

advise on n/s wing mirror slightly insecure

advise on rear number plate deteriorated slightly

advise on steering lock not working

Fail 7 Apr 2017 34,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise on corrosion to front brake discs

advise on front number plate deteriorated slightly

advise on n/s wing mirror slightly insecure

advise on rear number plate deteriorated slightly

advise on steering lock not working

Pass 21 Apr 2016 33,887 miles

advise on front number plate deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2016 33,887 miles

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

advise on front number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,755 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING. REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,792 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 30,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,686 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,556 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 24,471 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 22,073 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 17,872 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 11,436 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 LDY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LDY, 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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EK05 LDY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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