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AY05 ZZS

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,610 mi
Last recorded165,610 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 ZZS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 165,610 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 165,581 miles

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb appears to be fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.08 mm center tread worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear handbrake lever held forward indicating fault with caliper

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.85mm center tread worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 153,976 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 153,976 miles

Nearside Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 148,629 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 148,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 139,835 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 139,835 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 126,778 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 126,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 103,613 miles

BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD ARMS HAVE SLIGHT FREE PLAY

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 87,917 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brake discs pitted /worn

Pass 4 Mar 2010 73,121 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage to o/s rear wing /bumper

Fail 3 Mar 2010 73,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage to o/s rear wing /bumper

Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,981 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

scrapping noise from steering wheel

seal on fuel cap split

slight play in o/s/f wheel

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 9 Feb 2009 54,871 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

scrapping noise from steering wheel

seal on fuel cap split

slight play in o/s/f wheel

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 14 Feb 2008 45,852 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)

both rear brakes binding slightly

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 ZZS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red 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 ZZS, 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 ZZS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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