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EY05 ZKZ

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,666 mi
Last recorded64,666 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 ZKZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 64,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet cable broken/disconnected(cable through grill to open bonnet)

excessive movement/play in o/s/f steering rack inner tie rod joint

middle exhaust silencer cracking/split slight blow

play in n/s/f steering inner tie rod joint

radio code flashing on dash needs code to work radio

tyre slightly damaged/cracking/perishing o/s/r

Fail 4 Nov 2018 64,662 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet cable broken/disconnected (cable through grill to open bonnet)

excessive play/movement in o/s/f steering inner tie rod end

play in n/s/f steering inner tie rod end

service lamp on dash

Fail 24 Sep 2018 64,650 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 56,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box split (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre outer wall badly perished but not showing cords

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 56,580 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box split (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre outer wall badly perished but not showing cords

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 49,395 miles

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 21 Mar 2016 48,085 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 45,025 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,791 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 39,791 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 34,965 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 33,501 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 173,988 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,503 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,412 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,764 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 21,764 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Advise nearside front tyre perished

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,268 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 14,449 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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EY05 ZKZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol 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 EY05 ZKZ, 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 EY05 ZKZ registered?

EY05 ZKZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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