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HT54 LZM

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests21 (9 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

114,425 mi
Last recorded114,425 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 LZM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 114,425 miles

Offside Front headlamp poor pattern

Offside front end of outer Sill panel extensive panel damage , recommend renewal of panel asap

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet catch rust

fuel filler flap outer cover missing

Fail 2 Mar 2017 114,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. new lamp fitted required adjusting (1.8)

Offside Front headlamp poor pattern

Offside front end of outer Sill panel extensive panel damage , recommend renewal of panel asap

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet catch rust

fuel filler flap outer cover missing

Fail 21 Feb 2017 114,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed serious inner edge damage , lower casing / plies exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front headlamp poor pattern

Offside front end of outer Sill panel extensive panel damage , recommend renewal of panel asap

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet catch rust

fuel filler flap outer cover missing

Pass 18 Feb 2016 99,043 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 99,043 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 99,028 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 99,020 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 98,876 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Anti-roll bar insecure component has moved and is fowling on subframe (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

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

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

horn quiet

Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,022 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 93,022 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 86,463 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 78,017 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 78,017 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 74,434 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 67,663 miles

nearside front stearing rack end slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2010 67,663 miles

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

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

nearside front stearing rack end slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2009 58,700 miles

Damage n/s/f bumper // N/s headlamp on min spec (Adjuster on max)

Engine under tray damaged

Horn tone weak

Fail 18 Aug 2009 58,698 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on shoulders and low tread

Damage n/s/f bumper // N/s headlamp on min spec (Adjuster on max)

Engine under tray damaged

Horn tone weak

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Rear washer inop

Slight imbalance rear brakes

Fail 13 Aug 2009 58,653 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/rear wheel binding

Pass 16 Jan 2008 43,268 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 43,263 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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HT54 LZM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 HT54 LZM, 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 HT54 LZM registered?

HT54 LZM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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