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EA05 ZVW

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,741 mi
Last recorded127,741 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 127,741 miles

slight lips on front brake discs

Fail 18 Aug 2016 127,706 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute o/s/r (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicator not working o/s/f (1.4.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned o/s bulb not fitted in holder (1.1.A.3a)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

MIL lamp illuminated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service due/ inspection: message/symbol displayed

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f - o/s/f - n/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 108,518 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 101,973 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 93,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,300 miles

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

Front disks corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,249 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 76,249 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 56,490 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 37,470 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 19,330 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 ZVW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZVW, 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 ZVW registered?

EA05 ZVW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for EA05 ZVW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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