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FL05 EPK

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,250 mi
Last recorded175,250 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 EPK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 175,250 miles

Chip in the windscreen

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 175,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chip in the windscreen

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 160,734 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front h.lights poor beam image

Fail 22 Nov 2017 160,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front h.lights poor beam image

Pass 26 Nov 2016 145,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside, both tyres deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

play in both nearside and offside front track rod/rack end inner ball joints

Fail 25 Nov 2016 145,632 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside, both tyres deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

play in both nearside and offside front track rod/rack end inner ball joints

Pass 24 Nov 2015 139,717 miles

play in both steering arm inner joints

Fail 24 Nov 2015 139,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

play in both steering arm inner joints

Pass 13 Oct 2014 125,985 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 125,978 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 119,462 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 119,462 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 103,620 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 88,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 88,551 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 73,025 miles

some wear and corrosion at front brake discs

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,566 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 56,564 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,256 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 33,870 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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FL05 EPK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FL05 EPK, 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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FL05 EPK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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