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EA05 ZPV

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,125 mi
Last recorded113,125 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 113,125 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 100,007 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 100,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 93,171 miles

Free play off side inner tie rod

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 84,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 4 Jul 2013 83,893 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2012 73,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jul 2012 73,032 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 27 Jul 2011 61,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,527 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 36,973 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2008 24,622 miles

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

Play on nsf track rod end

Fail 1 Jun 2008 24,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play on nsf track rod end

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 ZPV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZPV, 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 ZPV registered?

EA05 ZPV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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