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AK05 ZFS

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,349 mi
Last recorded84,349 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ZFS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 84,349 miles

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

offside front inner rack joint has noticeable movement

Fail 7 Jan 2016 84,389 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle to nearside rear wheel steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside front inner rack joint has noticeable movement

Pass 9 Sep 2014 74,267 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked outside drivers view

Fail 8 Sep 2014 74,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

windscreen cracked outside drivers view

Pass 9 Sep 2013 64,766 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s r wheel is steel

Fail 6 Sep 2013 64,766 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s r wheel is steel

Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2012 56,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,426 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 43,426 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,803 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 34,803 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

o/s/r disc, inner braking area in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,374 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,491 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 16,782 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight bind both rear brakes

Fail 3 Jun 2008 16,675 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight bind both rear brakes

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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AK05 ZFS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AK05 ZFS, 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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AK05 ZFS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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