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LV05 PZS

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,146 mi
Last recorded114,146 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 PZS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 114,146 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 114,139 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 109,603 miles

Both rear coils spring corroded but still complete time of test

N/R door mirror cracked and damaged

Nearside outer cv boot is wet with grease but no signes of splitting

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 109,330 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (1.4.A.2h)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage body (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Both rear coils spring corroded but still complete time of test

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

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

N/R door mirror cracked and damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 103,369 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 99,199 miles

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

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

steering lock does not engage but immobilizer fitted as standard

Pass 19 Feb 2013 94,312 miles

slight movement to o/s/ steering rack / knucle

Pass 5 Mar 2012 87,853 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2012 87,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 77,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front discs lipped and corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2010 68,789 miles

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 68,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,405 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PZS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PZS, 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 PZS registered?

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

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