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CE55 ZBU

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,820 mi
Last recorded78,820 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 ZBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 78,820 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 78,820 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 73,520 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,197 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,349 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 55,104 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

battery loose

slight play nearside inner rack joint

Pass 19 Aug 2015 55,104 miles

battery loose

slight play nearside inner rack joint

Pass 27 May 2014 42,212 miles

both front brake discs corroded and lipped

slight play n/s/f rack knuckle

Fail 19 May 2014 42,157 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake discs corroded and lipped

slight play n/s/f rack knuckle

Pass 24 May 2013 35,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 35,947 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 29,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2012 29,040 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,058 miles

air bag light on

Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,093 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 19,093 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 18,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,910 miles

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)

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

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

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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CE55 ZBU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CE55 ZBU, 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 CE55 ZBU registered?

CE55 ZBU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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