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LM05 UEG

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,687 mi
Last recorded115,687 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 115,687 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 113,299 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 112,279 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 112,278 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 110,592 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 107,338 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 99,067 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 99,020 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Nearside front inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has excessive play Offside front inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 97,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 87,166 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 76,414 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 76,414 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 72,001 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

near side cv gaitor secure however using a plactic tie

Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,901 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 71,901 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 65,730 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 57,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 57,532 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 47,679 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,500 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,697 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 UEG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UEG, 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 UEG registered?

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

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