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LT55 WZW

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,117 mi
Last recorded49,117 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 WZW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 49,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 41,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 41,500 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 36,742 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 36,224 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 35,371 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 35,371 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 34,816 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 33,820 miles

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

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 27,899 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 18,332 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 16,869 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 15,525 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 13,862 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 12,496 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 11,106 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 9,836 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 8,388 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 6,988 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 5,542 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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LT55 WZW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LT55 WZW, 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 LT55 WZW registered?

LT55 WZW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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