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LR05 DJX

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,424 mi
Last recorded201,424 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 DJX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 201,424 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp units cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 191,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 174,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre just legal on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre just legal on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 98,063 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 146,950 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 135,215 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 123,208 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 123,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings tie rod to rack (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 70,629 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 68,927 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 68,927 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 62,493 miles

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)

play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 62,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 59,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,524 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 53,831 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 53,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 40,990 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 40,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,853 miles

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

N/S DOOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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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LR05 DJX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR05 DJX, 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 DJX registered?

LR05 DJX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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