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LT05 LWZ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,100 mi
Last recorded74,100 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 LWZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 May 2019 74,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened upper top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator/side position light interaction (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs corroded in areas (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion on brake pipes in areas

n/s steering components have play/wear detected

Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,067 miles

Front tyres low tread

Nearside Inner steering rack joint worn

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear tyres low tread

slight interference on o/side rear lights - side lights and indicators

Fail 28 Feb 2018 53,858 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front tyres low tread

Nearside Inner steering rack joint worn

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear tyres low tread

slight interference on o/side rear lights - side lights and indicators

Pass 1 Mar 2017 39,062 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 33,439 miles

Rear discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2015 31,244 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2014 29,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres cracking.(advise replace)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 27,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,308 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,771 miles

Surface rust on front brake discs.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 22,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Surface rust on front brake discs.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 18,989 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 18,989 miles

Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 16,957 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 16,957 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LT05 LWZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LT05 LWZ, 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 LT05 LWZ registered?

LT05 LWZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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