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BN05 ZUD

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,789 mi
Last recorded119,789 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 ZUD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 119,789 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 115,914 miles

Boot difficult to open

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 115,913 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Boot difficult to open

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 111,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 106,870 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 102,061 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 102,061 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 94,088 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 86,198 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,665 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 77,665 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,920 miles

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

steering lock faulty

Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,012 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,277 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,334 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 44,334 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,162 miles

both rear wheels stiff to turn

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,214 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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BN05 ZUD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BN05 ZUD, 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 BN05 ZUD registered?

BN05 ZUD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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