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EY05 ZBC

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,484 mi
Last recorded121,484 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 ZBC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 121,484 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 121,455 miles

Steering lock fails to engage slipping lock to lock (2.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose pinch bolt loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

2nd hand front tyres fitted

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

emissions erratic/on limit

front exhaust joint blow,lambda wiring insecure

front wishbones rear bushes play

insecure exhaust wearing thru rear axle

n/s/f arch liner detached

n/s/f bottom balljoint play

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s h/lamp discoloured/poor pattern

o/s/f shock absorber leaking

rear brake imbalance

refer also prior fail/advise

replacement bottom balljoint covers fitted,abs wiring insecure,balljoint mounts missing

screen damage

unable to assess o/s/f balljoint due to play@pinch bolt

Fail 4 Jan 2018 121,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/manifold area (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported no functioning mounts (7.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering system fouling steering lock not engaging/slipping on right lock (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bonnet catch faulty

emissions erratic/on limit

front wishbones rear bushes play

hazards flashing>120 times per min

insecure exhaust wearing thru rear axle

n/s/f arch liner detached

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s h/lamp discoloured/poor pattern

o/s/f shock absorber leaking

screen damage

Pass 17 Nov 2016 111,445 miles

Slight freeplay in Nearside front steering arm joint

Fail 16 Nov 2016 111,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Slight freeplay in Nearside front steering arm joint

Pass 5 Nov 2015 99,280 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 89,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 89,409 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 79,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 79,424 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 70,099 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,276 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2010 53,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,477 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,931 miles

o/s/f tyre slight wear on edges

slight play o/s & n/s steering rack inner ball joints

Fail 27 Mar 2008 28,104 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,104 miles

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

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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EY05 ZBC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 EY05 ZBC, 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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EY05 ZBC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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