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FH05 LZL

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,158 mi
Last recorded132,158 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 LZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 132,158 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 132,155 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 123,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 109,957 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 93,157 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2015 91,798 miles

play presant on both steering rack track rod ball joints

Pass 3 Jun 2014 83,993 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,409 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 74,397 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 67,749 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 61,757 miles

rack arms play

Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,768 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 54,766 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 9 May 2008 38,398 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 38,367 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FH05 LZL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FH05 LZL, 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 FH05 LZL registered?

FH05 LZL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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