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LM05 UCC

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,486 mi
Last recorded105,486 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 105,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring chaffing on trailing arm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 105,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no pump sound (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear coil spring chaffing on trailing arm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 102,428 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,960 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 88,960 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 88,932 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 75,486 miles

windscreen is cracked but not in line of view

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,184 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 73,154 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f wrong bolts for spear (steel rim)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alot of play in inner steering arms

o/s/f tyre m+s n/s/f tyre normal

o/s/f tyre worn very badly on edges

o/s/f upper strut bearing noisey

Fail 26 Mar 2013 65,135 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alot of play in inner steering arms

o/s/f tyre m+s n/s/f tyre normal

o/s/f tyre worn very badly on edges

o/s/f upper strut bearing noisey

Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 58,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 49,185 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 37,944 miles

Keep an eye on rear tyre tread

Very slight binding on rear brakes

Fail 5 Mar 2010 37,944 miles

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)

Keep an eye on rear tyre tread

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Very slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,227 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s outer sill damaged.

n/s wiper blade spliting at ends.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,156 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 UCC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UCC, 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 UCC registered?

LM05 UCC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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