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BN05 ZXT

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,214 mi
Last recorded97,214 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 97,214 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 97,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 93,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine vacuum pipes not connected on engine

offside outer door handle sticks in the open position

slight play in nearside front steering arm

steering lock worn

Fail 26 Feb 2018 93,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine vacuum pipes not connected on engine

offside outer door handle sticks in the open position

slight play in nearside front steering arm

steering lock worn

Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,444 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine fault message displayed on dashboard

nearside front upper strut top bearing assembly deteriated

offside front upper strut top assembly deteriated

rear roll over bar fault message on dashboard

slight play in nearside steering arm inner joint

steering lock faulty

vacuum pipes on engine split but not affecting brake servo operation

Fail 21 Feb 2017 88,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute caused by bulb failure? (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure clip not correctly fitted (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn completely smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine fault message displayed on dashboard

hazard warning flashing too fast caused by bulb failure?

nearside front upper strut top bearing assembly deteriated

offside front upper strut top assembly deteriated

rear roll over bar fault message on dashboard

slight play in nearside steering arm inner joint

steering lock faulty

suspect front wheel alignment requires adjustment

vacuum pipes on engine split but not affecting brake servo operation

Pass 26 Feb 2016 83,612 miles

steering lock faulty/partially engages

Fail 25 Feb 2016 83,612 miles

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

steering lock faulty/partially engages

Pass 22 Jan 2015 78,229 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,827 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 70,827 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,815 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 69,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,446 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

slight movement in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 6 Jul 2012 63,446 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

slight movement in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,739 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 37,681 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 37,681 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 29,963 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 23,551 miles

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

nearside front tyre poor con

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 ZXT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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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What year was BN05 ZXT registered?

BN05 ZXT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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