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LM05 UED

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

145,165 mi
Last recorded145,165 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 145,165 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 145,160 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 139,187 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 139,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and o/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 132,632 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 132,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2015 124,974 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 124,974 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 110,134 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 110,124 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 91,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s and o/s rear disc rusting

Fail 17 Jul 2013 91,289 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s and o/s rear disc rusting

Pass 23 Jul 2012 75,662 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 75,274 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 54,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s and o/s front and rear pads

n/s track rod slight movement

Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,563 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 39,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 19,195 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 19,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 17,340 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 UED is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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