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2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,578 mi
Last recorded93,578 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 NUM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 93,578 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 93,552 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 92,936 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 91,591 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 87,663 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 85,600 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 82,805 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 82,368 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 82,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,030 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 9 Sep 2015 76,017 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

steering rack has play at inner joints

Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,203 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 70,203 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 64,004 miles

both rack ends slight play

rear discs

Pass 10 Sep 2011 57,537 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

blue LED fitted to front

rear brake discs worn and heavily corroded

see through sun strip fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,039 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,425 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,688 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 35,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,881 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 NUM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NUM, 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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LV05 NUM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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