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EA05 ZHR

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,404 mi
Last recorded134,404 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 ZHR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 134,404 miles

Offside Front Fog light cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2019 123,184 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2019 123,184 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2018 111,326 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 97,552 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 97,552 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 84,417 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2015 69,225 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 59,000 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 59,000 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 55,140 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 55,108 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,501 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r disc heavy inner surface corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,427 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 47,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs heavily lipped

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread,and outer edge wear too

n/s/r disc inner surface heavily scored

n/s/r seat belt not checked. child seat fitted

Pass 4 May 2010 40,564 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)

Fail 4 May 2010 40,564 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,244 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,935 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 ZHR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZHR, 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 EA05 ZHR registered?

EA05 ZHR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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