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FL05 LSY

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,624 mi
Last recorded89,624 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 LSY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 89,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both steering arms have slight play

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper break pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper break pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Slight oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear both springs corroded around bottom

Pass 27 Mar 2017 79,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn no grease in joint (2.5.C.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm and inner and outer edges heavily scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal spongey

rattle from exhaust. clamp loose

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 79,759 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn no grease in joint (2.5.C.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm and inner and outer edges heavily scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal spongey

rattle from exhaust. clamp loose

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,260 miles

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

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,026 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,801 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 39,028 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,447 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 33,832 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,220 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,997 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,442 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 LSY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LSY, 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 LSY registered?

FL05 LSY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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