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LM05 EFN

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,354 mi
Last recorded68,354 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 EFN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 68,354 miles

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

Front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated both sides

Lower engine mount bush deteriorated

Play in rack arms

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear indicator bulbs discoloured

Rear shock casings corroded

Signs of corrosion in places

Pass 8 Oct 2018 68,335 miles

Chip in nearside front lower screen

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

Play in dog bone mount

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear shock casings corroded

Slight play in inner rack arms

Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,135 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 51,138 miles

engine light on

Fail 5 Aug 2013 51,138 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine mangment light on

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2012 42,418 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,065 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,766 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 Aug 2010 32,759 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,486 miles

o/s/r wheel slight distortion

Pass 4 Jul 2008 17,105 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 17,090 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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LM05 EFN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LM05 EFN, 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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LM05 EFN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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