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LV05 MZZ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,878 mi
Last recorded112,878 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 112,878 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 110,640 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 109,449 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jul 2017 109,439 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 103,349 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 103,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2015 91,636 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 80,197 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 89,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 71,489 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 71,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,723 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 62,658 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,547 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 52,547 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,218 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 40,218 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 27,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres heavily perished and cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2009 27,831 miles

all tyres heavily perished and cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2008 13,967 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,967 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 MZZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MZZ, 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 MZZ registered?

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

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