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AY05 ZWV

2005 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,410 mi
Last recorded147,410 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 ZWV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 147,410 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 139,334 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 127,088 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2017 127,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 102,645 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 101,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 69,234 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/R tyre old & perished

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

hand brake stiff to disingauge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,395 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,510 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

O/S/Front tyre wall cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,156 miles

undertrays &engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,255 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine cover & undertray fitted.

n/s/f wiper torn.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 30,287 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 30,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

offside wiper blade split on end

undertrays fitted

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 ZWV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZWV, 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 ZWV registered?

AY05 ZWV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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