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LM05 UAD

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,755 mi
Last recorded106,755 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 UAD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 106,755 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 103,783 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play in the ball joint

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 20 Oct 2015 103,721 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears near tank (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to n/s/r across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear {front half} (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front bumper insecure

Offside Front suspension very low

Pass 13 Aug 2014 97,668 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ns inner rack end has slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2013 91,622 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 91,622 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 85,275 miles

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

n/s front tyre has sidewall damage but not showing cords

Fail 17 Aug 2012 85,275 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s front tyre has sidewall damage but not showing cords

Pass 11 Aug 2011 78,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light illuminated

n/s/f sidewall slightly damaged but not exposing ply

o/s/f and n/s/f inner rack end ball joints worn

Fail 11 Aug 2011 78,573 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light illuminated

n/s/f sidewall slightly damaged but not exposing ply

o/s/f and n/s/f inner rack end ball joints worn

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 2 Aug 2010 71,303 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 71,303 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to n/s/f outer sidewall but not exposing ply

slight play in n/s/f track rod

Pass 3 Aug 2009 63,171 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 55,189 miles

service light illuminated

Fail 15 Jul 2008 554,189 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine managment light illuminated

service light illuminated

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 UAD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UAD, 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 UAD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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