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BN05 ZWA

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,495 mi
Last recorded73,495 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 ZWA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2019 73,495 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure BACK SILENCER RUBBER BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 26 Sep 2018 68,944 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 66,793 miles

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2017 66,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2016 54,197 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,085 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 58,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 52,550 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 52,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 47,185 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 47,172 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 41,711 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 35,416 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,726 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 28,726 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,959 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyres on legal limit at time of test

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,077 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZWA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN05 ZWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN05 ZWA?

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What year was BN05 ZWA registered?

BN05 ZWA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is BN05 ZWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 ZWA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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