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AO05 LFZ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,227 mi
Last recorded81,227 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LFZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 81,227 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 75,276 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 70,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension top bearing slightly rough during lock to lock check

Fail 22 Sep 2015 70,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension top bearing slightly rough during lock to lock check

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Fault cleared using diagnostics (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 6 Oct 2014 63,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 58,861 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,808 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,908 miles

1.o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges 2.slight wear in n/s & o/s steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,551 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 44,549 miles

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

1. Slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack. 2. Slight binding on rear brakes.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,717 miles

1.front brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,262 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 26,231 miles

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

1. slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack. 2. o/s rear tyre near legal limits.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,457 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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AO05 LFZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO05 LFZ, 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 AO05 LFZ registered?

AO05 LFZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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