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EF05 ZXT

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,625 mi
Last recorded83,625 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 ZXT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 83,625 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 83,625 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 77,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 71,347 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 71,347 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 67,210 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 62,060 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 57,667 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 55,480 miles

Nearside Front Steering Rack. Slight Play In Swival Arm.

Fail 3 Dec 2015 55,480 miles

Nearside Front Steering Rack. Slight Play In Swival Arm.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,474 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 49,416 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 49,416 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 44,103 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 44,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,116 miles

Advise nearside and offside wiper blades split slightly ,but clear screen so ok for test.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,689 miles

N/S/F Tyre Slight Damage To Sidewall

Pass 30 Nov 2009 24,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front and both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2008 19,925 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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EF05 ZXT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 EF05 ZXT, 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 ZXT registered?

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

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