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EA05 ZFJ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

62,227 mi
Last recorded62,227 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 ZFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 62,227 miles

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

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 59,638 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 57,715 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 55,252 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 52,893 miles

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

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

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

cut to n/s/f tyre outer walls

Fail 5 Jul 2019 52,837 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

cut to n/s/f tyre outer walls

Pass 28 Jun 2018 50,027 miles

Nearside Front seat doesn't fore and aft adjustment mechanism

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,111 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 47,111 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure SPLIT (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure SPLIT (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 44,959 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 44,959 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working not working. (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working not working. (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall cords showing. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,260 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 41,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

n/s/f and o/s/f wiper blades split on all edges, but still ceans front wind screen efficiencly

o/s/r tyre on very edge of legal limit, 1.6 mm across the tyre, please note side wall showing signs of cracking.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 35,257 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 35,251 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 29,515 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 29,515 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 24,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2012 24,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 22,235 miles

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

cover over eng

front discs are worn

hubcaps fitted

offside rear brake binding on

rear discs are worn and scord

Pass 25 Aug 2010 17,530 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 10,886 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 7,643 miles

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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EA05 ZFJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EA05 ZFJ, 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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EA05 ZFJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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