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AY05 ZSO

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

169,816 mi
Last recorded169,816 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 ZSO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 169,816 miles

exhaust emits excess smoke when engine cold

Fail 17 Jul 2017 169,810 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red n/s rear reverse lamp comes on with o/s fog lamp (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 161,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules pipe section of hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 161,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules pipe section of hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 144,823 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Mid and rear rubbers (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Due to lip on disc's (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear suspension bushes worn and spliting.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Strut top starting to get rough.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in offside of steering rack

Slight oil leak from offside rear shock absorber

Pass 22 Jun 2015 134,791 miles

offside steering arm inner joint has slight play

Fail 5 Apr 2014 111,321 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres close to limits

Pass 5 Apr 2014 111,321 miles

front tyres close to limits

Pass 2 May 2013 90,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

both front top mount bearings slightly noisey

Fail 1 May 2013 90,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

both front top mount bearings slightly noisey

Pass 7 Mar 2012 84,851 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag light on

n/s/f childseat installed - preventing inspection of adult belt

n/s/r childseat installed - preventing inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs corroded and thin

wiperblades starting to smear windscreen

Fail 5 Mar 2012 84,851 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag light on

n/s/f childseat installed - preventing inspection of adult belt

n/s/r childseat installed - preventing inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs corroded and thin

wiperblades starting to smear windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2011 78,607 miles

air bag light dash

Fail 19 Feb 2011 78,607 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

air bag light dash

Pass 3 Mar 2010 61,683 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,948 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 42,838 miles

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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AY05 ZSO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AY05 ZSO, 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 AY05 ZSO registered?

AY05 ZSO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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