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EJ05 ZKA

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,239 mi
Last recorded93,239 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 ZKA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2015 93,239 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front lower arms bushes worn slightley

Pass 30 Apr 2015 93,239 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front lower arms bushes worn slightley

Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,984 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 89,984 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 84,356 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 84,355 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 79,494 miles

CLUTCH STARTING WIRES INSCURE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

REAR EXHAUST RUBBER WORN

REAR INDICATER LAMPS SLIGHTLY DIS COLOULDED

SLIGHT MOVMENT N/S/FRONT STEERING ARM

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2012 79,494 miles

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

CLUTCH STARTING WIRES INSCURE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

REAR EXHAUST RUBBER WORN

REAR INDICATER LAMPS SLIGHTLY DIS COLOULDED

SLIGHT MOVMENT N/S/FRONT STEERING ARM

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,233 miles

slight movment/n/s/front steering arm from track rod to rack

Fail 2 Jun 2011 74,233 miles

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

slight movment/n/s/front steering arm from track rod to rack

Pass 23 May 2011 74,180 miles

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

n/s/f inner tie rod slight play

Pass 7 May 2010 59,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 47,467 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 35,625 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 35,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EJ05 ZKA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJ05 ZKA, 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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EJ05 ZKA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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