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FL05 EZM

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,100 mi
Last recorded70,100 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 EZM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 70,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 69,418 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 68,563 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 67,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 66,796 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 66,796 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 66,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 64,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 62,291 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,588 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 52,401 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 52,401 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 50,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,112 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,716 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,243 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,729 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 35,729 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,266 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 28,286 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 28,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,928 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nsf tyre perished

Pass 4 Mar 2008 12,695 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 EZM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FL05 EZM, 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 FL05 EZM registered?

FL05 EZM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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