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LM05 ZTK

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,133 mi
Last recorded123,133 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 ZTK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 123,133 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 123,133 miles

Emissions not tested smoke from engine unable to test (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 121,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 112,005 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

oily residue on engine

Pass 2 Nov 2017 103,054 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

front suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 103,054 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

front suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2016 102,414 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear corrosion

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

both front brake pads corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 96,060 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 96,060 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated.

slight underbody surface rust.

suspension components corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,964 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 90,958 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,328 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 83,970 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,932 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

srs light on

wipers starting to split

Pass 8 Jul 2011 69,646 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 69,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,347 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,236 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 53,236 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,530 miles

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

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

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 ZTK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZTK, 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 ZTK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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