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LJ55 WMA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,505 mi
Last recorded68,505 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 WMA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 68,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mount failed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 57,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Apr 2025 57,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2024 53,820 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Top suspension mounting has slight play

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 49,234 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 May 2023 49,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2022 44,944 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing onouter edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2022 44,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing onouter edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2021 40,635 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 39,856 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jul 2020 39,856 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2019 30,393 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 11 Oct 2018 29,318 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2017 28,340 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 27,163 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 25,494 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 24,401 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 22,204 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 20,493 miles

front brake pads appear wearing low

tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 17,325 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 13,695 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 10,742 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 11,988 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 WMA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WMA, 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 LJ55 WMA registered?

LJ55 WMA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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