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LV05 OVS

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

134,168 mi
Last recorded134,168 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 OVS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 134,168 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jul 2025 134,168 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2024 131,614 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2023 128,964 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 128,964 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 125,871 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight roughness in front shockabsorber top mountings

Fail 28 Jun 2022 125,871 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight roughness in front shockabsorber top mountings

Pass 26 Jun 2021 122,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect lighty misted (leaking) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play in steering rack end balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 122,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flexi hose chaffed through against body (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect lighty misted (leaking) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play in steering rack end balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 119,549 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BAlD ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE DISCS DETERIORATED

Pass 15 May 2019 115,365 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS VERY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 115,361 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS VERY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 111,570 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 111,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 108,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 50% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 108,350 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 105,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

small crack in wind screen

Pass 22 Jun 2015 100,904 miles

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

TYRES 2.5 MM LIMIT 1.6MM

Fail 19 Jun 2015 100,904 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

TYRES 2.5 MM LIMIT 1.6MM

Pass 13 Jun 2014 98,051 miles

noise from front suspe3nsion / steering unable to identify

Pass 19 Jun 2013 95,341 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 95,341 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 91,578 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 91,578 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 85,878 miles

slight movement evident in n/s inner steering rack joint

traces of grease around n/s outer cv gaitor

wiper blades split on ends

Fail 26 May 2011 85,878 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight movement evident in n/s inner steering rack joint

traces of grease around n/s outer cv gaitor

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 28 May 2010 73,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2009 59,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine has a slight oil leak

loud clicking noise in steering rack..advise to replace steering rack,after further investigation

nearside inner track rod end balljoint is worn slightly

slight scratches in,,a,,zone of windscreen

Pass 29 May 2009 59,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine has a slight oil leak

loud clicking noise in steering rack..advise to replace steering rack,after further investigation

nearside inner track rod end balljoint is worn slightly

slight scratches in,,a,,zone of windscreen

Pass 28 May 2008 44,175 miles

offside front steering inner trackrod balljoint is worn slightly

Fail 28 May 2008 44,175 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front steering inner trackrod balljoint is worn slightly

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 OVS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 OVS, 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 OVS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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