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BL05 ZXT

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,473 mi
Last recorded69,473 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 ZXT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 69,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 5 Sep 2018 64,600 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 61,953 miles

All brake discs corroded

Front brake pads low

Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,388 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO 2MM WEAR LIMIT MARKERS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BUCKLED SLIGHTLY ON INNER RIM

Fail 2 Sep 2016 55,388 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR EX MOUNTING DETERIORATED/BROKEN (7.1.1)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint NEARSIDE FRONT (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO 2MM WEAR LIMIT MARKERS

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BUCKLED SLIGHTLY ON INNER RIM

Pass 20 Sep 2015 47,787 miles

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

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

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

both exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2015 47,787 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

both exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 38,168 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 35,210 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 35,210 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,210 miles

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

Offside front tyre punctured with a screw,

Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,178 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 18,590 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 18,590 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 14,759 miles

o/s/f outer tread worn

slight distortion n/s/f rim

Pass 29 Oct 2008 10,197 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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BL05 ZXT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL05 ZXT, 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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BL05 ZXT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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