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AY05 LZJ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1481cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,373 mi
Last recorded119,373 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,481cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2017 119,373 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 113,064 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Mar 2016 113,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Play in inner track rod ball joints.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 109,419 miles

Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 107,188 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 93,575 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 93,575 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 79,833 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 73,318 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Mar 2011 71,437 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Mar 2010 69,498 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play in steering rack inner joints offside and nearside

Pass 21 Mar 2009 67,572 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,286 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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AY05 LZJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,481cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY05 LZJ, 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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AY05 LZJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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