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LR05 DHC

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,614 mi
Last recorded132,614 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 DHC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 132,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 132,585 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 112,068 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 112,066 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 95,643 miles

Nearside Front Tie rod arm has play

Fail 23 Jun 2016 95,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie rod arm has play

Pass 9 Jul 2015 82,547 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 82,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 72,294 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,865 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 62,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front wiper blades split at ends

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre surface cracks in tread patten

Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,696 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 40,696 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 31,197 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front wipers split

Pass 29 Jul 2009 21,865 miles

both front tyres starting to crack on tread pattern

Fail 27 Jul 2009 21,865 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

both front tyres starting to crack on tread pattern

Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,746 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 DHC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DHC, 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 DHC registered?

LR05 DHC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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