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LV05 WJX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,831 mi
Last recorded73,831 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 WJX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 73,831 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn bald on both edges and is just legal

condendation in offside rear lamp unit

nearside front tyre worn bald on both edges and is just legal

nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

play in both steering rack arm ball joints

rear number plate cracked

Fail 7 Feb 2014 73,831 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

condendation in offside rear lamp unit

nearside front tyre worn bald on both edges and is just legal

nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

offside front tyre worn bald on outer edge and is just legal

play in both steering rack arm ball joints

rear number plate cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2012 69,489 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 64,083 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 64,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,642 miles

n/s/f wheel buckled

Pass 5 Aug 2009 45,965 miles

both n/s wheels buckled

Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,220 miles

Nearside rear wheel different from others.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 34,220 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Front & rear service brake efforts have fluctuation.

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

Front brake efforts imbalance close to limit.

Nearside rear wheel different from others.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 WJX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJX, 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 WJX registered?

LV05 WJX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LV05 WJX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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