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LJ05 UEM

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,768 mi
Last recorded89,768 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 UEM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 89,768 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 89,041 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

no rear seats fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2023 89,039 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

no rear seats fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2022 88,108 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 87,674 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 87,674 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 84,112 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 71,972 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 68,496 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 64,532 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 61,313 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 61,313 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012
Fail 14 Jun 2012

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,240 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 37,982 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,258 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,212 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 22,637 miles

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

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

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 UEM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UEM, 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 UEM registered?

LJ05 UEM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 UEM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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