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CE55 ZFY

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,281 mi
Last recorded116,281 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 ZFY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 116,281 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 109,955 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 109,951 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2015 104,413 miles

exhaust clamp broken and insecure

front coil spring corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 104,413 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all coil springs corroded

exhaust clamp broken and insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2014 101,839 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 100,814 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 83,503 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 63,489 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 63,489 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 22 Dec 2009 58,336 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 49,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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 ZFY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZFY, 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 ZFY registered?

CE55 ZFY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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