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EA05 ZGV

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,557 mi
Last recorded72,557 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 ZGV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 72,557 miles

Nearside Front wheel artch liner ins /damaged

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door child lock

Offside Rear door child lock

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 72,557 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wheel artch liner ins /damaged

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door child lock

Offside Rear door child lock

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 63,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play in n/s tie -rod

Pass 11 Jul 2019 52,469 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 50,876 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,298 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,432 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front outer cv gaitor weeping

Offside Front rim dented on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Jul 2016 44,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front outer cv gaitor weeping

Offside Front rim dented on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,129 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM

Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,747 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED AND WORN ALL OVER

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT HAS A CHILD SEAT FITTED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM

Fail 18 Jun 2014 39,747 miles

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

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED AND WORN ALL OVER

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM

Pass 18 Jun 2013 37,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 25 Jun 2012 35,112 miles

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

advise both front tyres starting to wear on both edges

Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,312 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 25,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 18,464 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 10,323 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 ZGV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZGV, 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 ZGV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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