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LM55 CEU

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,560 mi
Last recorded61,560 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 CEU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 61,560 miles

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

Front Lower Engine oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2025 61,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Lower Engine oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2024 60,110 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 60,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine oil leak

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 58,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 58,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 55,870 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 55,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 52,922 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 50,288 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 47,643 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 47,643 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 44,680 miles

Central brake light some led"s not working

Pass 11 Dec 2017 42,689 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 39,927 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 37,219 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage and offside wheel arches (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 37,142 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage and offside wheel arches (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 34,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

play in nearside steering arm.

Fail 11 Dec 2014 34,398 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

play in nearside steering arm.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 31,137 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 31,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 27,275 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 22,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front & rear brake pads are 75% worn

n/s/f steering arm has very slight play

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres have age cracking

windscreen has small crack

Pass 9 Dec 2011 22,338 miles

front & rear brake pads are 75% worn

n/s/f steering arm has very slight play

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres have age cracking

windscreen has small crack

Pass 6 Dec 2010 18,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 13,263 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 9,082 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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LM55 CEU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM55 CEU, 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 LM55 CEU registered?

LM55 CEU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is LM55 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 CEU shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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