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EF05 ZXS

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,259 mi
Last recorded107,259 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 ZXS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 107,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust rubbers are perished

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 3 Dec 2015 107,213 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust rubbers are perished

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 16 Dec 2014 95,999 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 95,999 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 91,530 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 91,528 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 78,728 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 72,296 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,366 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 62,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine dripping oil

Rear brakes discs rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2010 58,599 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,228 miles

n/s/r tyre close to marker bars

Fail 13 Jul 2009 48,228 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to marker bars

Pass 2 Jul 2008 39,058 miles

STRONG ADVISE - Front tyres wearing edges

Slight play in nearside front steering arm

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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EF05 ZXS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc 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 EF05 ZXS, 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 EF05 ZXS registered?

EF05 ZXS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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