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LV05 BXH

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,660 mi
Last recorded131,660 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 BXH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 131,660 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 131,660 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 118,167 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 118,167 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 101,768 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 101,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 97,530 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has unusual wear on tread

Fail 4 Jul 2013 97,530 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s rear tyre has unusual wear on tread

Pass 26 Jun 2012 92,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 92,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 87,900 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 87,895 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 79,855 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 79,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 79,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 72,119 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 72,116 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 60,043 miles

play in o/s and n/s steering rack arms

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 BXH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LV05 BXH, 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 BXH registered?

LV05 BXH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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