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AY05 ZSW

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,490 mi
Last recorded184,490 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 ZSW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 184,490 miles

1. Slight damage to nearside door mirror glass. 2. Nail in offside rear tyre.

3. Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge and is near legal limits. 4. Centre exhaust mounting becoming perished.

5. Nearside front tyre worn on inside edges. 6. Rear brake discs becoming distorted.

Fail 3 May 2017 184,484 miles

Battery insecure and terminal (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1. Slight damage to nearside door mirror glass. 2. Nail in offside rear tyre.

3. Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge and is near legal limits. 4. Centre exhaust mounting becoming perished.

5. Nearside front tyre worn on inside edges. 6. Rear brake discs becoming distorted.

Pass 16 May 2016 175,871 miles

Nearside inner rack ball joint has slight play

Offside inner rack ball joint has slightplay

Pass 12 May 2015 162,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 12 May 2015 162,207 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 May 2014 151,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 135,645 miles

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

Slight play in offside steering rack side rod

Fail 10 May 2013 135,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight play in offside steering rack side rod

Fail 4 May 2012 118,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2012 118,420 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2011 101,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2011 101,631 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 May 2010 90,236 miles

horn has reduced volume

Fail 6 May 2010 90,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

horn has reduced volume

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2009 75,477 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 59,483 miles

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

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

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 11 Mar 2008 58,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

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 ZSW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel 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 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

AY05 ZSW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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