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AK05 ZGW

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

81,879 mi
Last recorded81,879 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ZGW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 81,879 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 80,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 79,016 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 79,016 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 75,562 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 75,562 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 72,878 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 72,878 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides readjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,302 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 72,071 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 71,036 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2019 71,035 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 68,453 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 68,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 67,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn and sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 67,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn and sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 67,255 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 67,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 66,863 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 59,208 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,481 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,853 miles

air bag light on

Fail 23 Mar 2012 53,853 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 11 Mar 2011 48,629 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in OS and NS inner steering rack joints

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,629 miles

Slight play in OS and NS inner steering rack joints

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,968 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Mar 2010 44,967 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2009 42,920 miles

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZGW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AK05 ZGW, 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 ZGW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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