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LR05 APZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,599 mi
Last recorded130,599 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 APZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 130,599 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 129,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 129,276 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 127,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 125,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 125,253 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 121,270 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 121,270 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 119,731 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 117,899 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 117,785 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 114,223 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 114,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 106,341 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre going bald inner and outer edges.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 106,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre going bald inner and outer edges.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 92,419 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,714 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 79,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 69,153 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 17 Jul 2014 69,153 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 18 Jul 2013 60,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,061 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,455 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,125 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,251 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,288 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 21,288 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,942 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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LR05 APZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LR05 APZ, 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 LR05 APZ registered?

LR05 APZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is LR05 APZ safe to buy?

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