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LV05 TCX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,470 mi
Last recorded150,470 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 TCX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 150,470 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 150,470 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 132,582 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 123,493 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 123,491 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 109,562 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 109,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 98,323 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 98,322 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 93,093 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 86,238 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 86,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 80,738 miles

All brake disc's faces corroding

All brake disc's faces corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2010 73,573 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 73,573 miles

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,187 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 TCX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

LV05 TCX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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