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LJ05 FSK

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,774 mi
Last recorded62,774 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 FSK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,774 miles

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

engine management light on.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 62,766 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' robsolete tax disc holder (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

engine management light on.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,650 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on.

steering rack ends worn

Fail 8 Sep 2015 56,647 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on.

steering rack ends worn

Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,160 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre has cracks but no cord or ply exposed

Pass 29 Oct 2013 49,530 miles

Offside 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)

Clicking noise from steering rack area when turning lock to lock when vehicle on floor

Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,816 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 39,661 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 34,205 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 30,502 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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LJ05 FSK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LJ05 FSK, 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 LJ05 FSK registered?

LJ05 FSK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 April 2005.

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