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LV05 BSU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,008 mi
Last recorded61,008 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 BSU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 61,008 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 60,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 53,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 46,534 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre is perished

Pass 13 May 2016 41,256 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Steering rack inner joints have play in.

Fail 6 May 2016 41,248 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Both rear tyres perishing.

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Steering rack inner joints have play in.

Pass 18 May 2015 40,120 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 40,110 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,033 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,958 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 31,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,857 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,944 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,266 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 23,899 miles

both front tyres inner & outer edges close to limit of wear

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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LV05 BSU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LV05 BSU, 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 LV05 BSU registered?

LV05 BSU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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