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EK05 LGX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,209 mi
Last recorded65,209 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,209 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

airbag light on

excessive play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 20 Sep 2011 65,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

engine and airbag lights are on

engine misfire

excessive play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,724 miles

Both inner steering rack arms have slight play

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,600 miles

N/s inner steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,765 miles

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

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 LGX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LGX, 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 LGX registered?

EK05 LGX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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