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LJ55 JXV

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,628 mi
Last recorded141,628 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 JXV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 141,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 141,628 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm Replace ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 129,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit 205 55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 129,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit 205 55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 118,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 99,816 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2018 99,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 86,065 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 80,563 miles

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

undertrays/engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 76,189 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

play in steering

under tray /engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 76,189 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

play in steering

under tray /engine cover fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2015 55,450 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2014 72,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,192 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,986 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,936 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,481 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,286 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,769 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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LJ55 JXV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 LJ55 JXV, 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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LJ55 JXV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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