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LV05 GZA

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,864 mi
Last recorded59,864 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 GZA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 59,864 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 59,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 59,145 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 59,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 56,526 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 52,994 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv gater insecure

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

Offside Front wing mirror damage.

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 42,851 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside inner rack joint slight play

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 18 Sep 2017 42,851 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside inner rack joint slight play

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Aug 2016 41,076 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 41,076 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,341 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Sep 2014 36,573 miles

both rear brake discs faces rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,357 miles

both rear brake discs faces rusty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,056 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,583 miles

play in steering rack offside

Fail 15 Sep 2011 29,574 miles

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

front tyres perished

play in steering rack offside

Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,043 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,191 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,402 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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LV05 GZA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GZA, 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 GZA registered?

LV05 GZA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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