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EA05 ZPU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,304 mi
Last recorded173,304 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 ZPU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 173,304 miles

front number plate damaged

minor oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2019 161,951 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill Damaged.

Fail 12 Sep 2019 161,893 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

horn poor condition.high level brake light not working

Pass 4 May 2018 145,817 miles

Nearside mirror slightly damged.under tray fitted

Fail 3 May 2018 145,807 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside mirror slightly damged.under tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 121,309 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 113,096 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 101,614 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 101,524 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 83,397 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 83,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,455 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,830 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,067 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 57,067 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 49,095 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 49,095 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,399 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre has been scuffed on outer side wall

slight play to o/s/f steering arm inner joint

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 ZPU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EA05 ZPU, 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 ZPU registered?

EA05 ZPU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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