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LM05 UBS

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,709 mi
Last recorded104,709 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 104,709 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 104,707 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 101,830 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 101,830 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 87,126 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat adjust cable tie fitted

fuel cap outer casing missing

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2020 87,116 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat adjust cable tie fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothy front tyres worn inner edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap outer casing missing

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2019 70,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 60,090 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,074 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 54,937 miles

both front steering arms slight play

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,407 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,468 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 51,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,894 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2011 39,640 miles

Oil leak

Slight play nearside inner steering tie rod joint

Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,127 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 36,127 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Cigar lighter insecure

No electric windows working

Offside rear internal trim panel insecure

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall ozone cracking

Radio missing

Vehicle has flat battery

Fail 21 Jan 2009 34,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,311 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 UBS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 LM05 UBS, 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 LM05 UBS registered?

LM05 UBS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is LM05 UBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 UBS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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