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EY05 ZBF

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,492 mi
Last recorded98,492 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 ZBF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 98,492 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 98,311 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone bent !! (2.5.A.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s jet not working (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

engine light on .. rattle from engine ?

o/s/r alloy buckled

rear discs worn .. been hot

slight play in anti roll bar bushes and links

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 7 Mar 2015 91,091 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 91,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 82,597 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slight mishape

nearside (inner) ball joint slight play

offside (inner) ball joint slight play

oil level low

Fail 19 Feb 2014 82,507 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre slight mishape

oil level low

Pass 28 Feb 2013 74,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 64,259 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 64,259 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 54,516 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 45,896 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,939 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 34,939 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 27,599 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 27,599 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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EY05 ZBF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue 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 EY05 ZBF, 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 ZBF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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