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FM05 LSD

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,188 mi
Last recorded170,188 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 LSD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 170,188 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 160,438 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 160,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 152,700 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 143,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 143,669 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 135,375 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 135,375 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 126,490 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 126,490 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 117,303 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 117,249 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Feb 2012 113,678 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 106,899 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 93,896 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 93,660 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 86,666 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 61,596 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 61,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rack end worn to mot limits and should be changed asap.

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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FM05 LSD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FM05 LSD, 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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FM05 LSD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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