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AO05 ZTE

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,117 mi
Last recorded117,117 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZTE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 117,117 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 117,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2019 104,214 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 104,214 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 101,518 miles

Front steering arms have slight play

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

exhaust mountings in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2017 96,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 Feb 2017 96,814 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Both rear exhaust mounting brackets are broken (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Jan 2016 93,492 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 93,468 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 88,956 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 88,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 84,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 84,670 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 74,926 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 74,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 65,020 miles

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

front brake discs worn

slight play in offside of steering rack inner track rod

Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,747 miles

front brake disc s badly corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2011 56,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake disc s badly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,096 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 20,268 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 20,268 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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AO05 ZTE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AO05 ZTE, 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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AO05 ZTE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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