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LV05 XCT

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,016 mi
Last recorded104,016 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 XCT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 104,016 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headamps need polishing or replacing

Pass 21 Oct 2022 100,460 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner face is very badly rusty and pitted with only a small gap for braking (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) lots of play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald in places on inner edge and close to middle wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both rear caliper handbrake arms are sticking half way

Pass 20 Oct 2021 96,663 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front brake disc inner face in very poor condition rusty,pitted,scored and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack joint has lots of play ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are almost bald on inner and outer edges and close to limit bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 96,660 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps need polishing,and check that bulbs fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front brake disc inner face in very poor condition rusty,pitted,scored and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack joint has lots of play ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are almost bald on inner and outer edges and close to limit bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 92,076 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak. Possibly from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chaffed

Offside Front road wheel slightly damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil filler cap/dipstick broken

Pass 15 Oct 2019 85,279 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) joint has lots of play ()

Fail 15 Oct 2019 85,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has ply exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) joint has lots of play ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 75,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 63,389 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,692 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 54,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 50,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 50,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 47,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s sill panel damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2013 43,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyre starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2011 37,411 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,079 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 34,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 31,100 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,435 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 27,435 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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 XCT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 XCT, 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 XCT registered?

LV05 XCT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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