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AY05 ZWE

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,959 mi
Last recorded100,959 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 ZWE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 100,959 miles

Central Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Fail 30 Apr 2018 100,959 miles

Central Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 99,709 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 96,115 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 90,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front 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 steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 90,947 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front 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 steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2012 83,104 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front subframe lower part rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2012 83,104 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front subframe lower part rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,239 miles

nsf wing mirror damaged

plastic covers fitted

play in nsf and osf steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,141 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,611 miles

slight movement nearside steering arm inner ball joint

Fail 30 Mar 2009 51,611 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight movement nearside steering arm inner ball joint

Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,335 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 ZWE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZWE, 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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AY05 ZWE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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