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LM05 EJF

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,573 mi
Last recorded64,573 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 EJF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,573 miles

Offside Rear TYRE 2.2MM OUT OF SHAPE

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING ARMS

Fail 28 Apr 2016 64,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18/92Y EXTRA LOAD BUDGET (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

COOLING FAN RUNS WHEN COLD

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

Offside Rear TYRE 2.2MM OUT OF SHAPE

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING ARMS

WASHERS WEAK

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,271 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 57,080 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 44,521 miles

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

lower engine cover fitted

osr lamp unit damaged

very slight movement in nsf steering rack tie rod area

Fail 9 Jan 2014 44,407 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

lower engine cover fitted

osr lamp unit damaged

very slight movement in nsf steering rack tie rod area

Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,019 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 17,252 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 11,787 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 9,599 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 8,547 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 8,547 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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LM05 EJF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM05 EJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM05 EJF registered?

LM05 EJF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LM05 EJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 EJF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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