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EJ05 ZKF

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,888 mi
Last recorded67,888 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 ZKF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 67,883 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 65,788 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing close to indicator level

Fail 22 Nov 2013 65,788 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing close to indicator level

Pass 26 Nov 2012 60,714 miles

corrosion build up on inner face of both rear brake discs

Fail 26 Nov 2012 60,714 miles

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

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

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

corrosion build up on inner face of both rear brake discs

Pass 28 Nov 2011 52,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler flap cover insecure

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

wear on inner face of both rear brake discs

Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,606 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs starting to wear

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 25 Nov 2010 45,606 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

offside and nearside rear brake discs starting to wear

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 24 Nov 2009 37,649 miles

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)

nail lodged in tread area of nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2008 29,955 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,134 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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EJ05 ZKF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ05 ZKF, 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 ZKF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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