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CU05 ZFS

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,375 mi
Last recorded75,375 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 ZFS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,375 miles

Front sub frame brace excessively corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,393 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 64,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gaiter on n/s front anti roll bar link is deteriorating.

N/s rear tyre is perishing on the tread.

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

Slight play in n/s end of steering rack.

Some damage to n/s front tyre wall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gaiter on n/s front anti roll bar link is deteriorating.

N/s rear tyre is perishing on the tread.

Slight play in n/s end of steering rack.

Some damage to n/s front tyre wall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Rear brake pads look low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 58,449 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 58,449 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,908 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Pass 22 Apr 2011 51,065 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front brake pads look low.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 51,065 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front brake pads look low.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,505 miles

Extensive covers & undertrays preventing access to some components.

Pass 10 Apr 2009 41,892 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,452 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 40,452 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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CU05 ZFS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CU05 ZFS, 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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CU05 ZFS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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