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EY05 ZMZ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

53,191 mi
Last recorded53,191 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 ZMZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 53,191 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough noise from inside rack (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 53,148 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Front Steering system slightly rough noise from inside rack (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,154 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 49,114 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,483 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 44,483 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,826 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edges

offside rear tyre has 1.6mm and perishing

slight engine oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2013 40,826 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres bald on outer edges

offside rear tyre has 1.6mm and perishing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,792 miles

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread and perishing

Fail 21 Feb 2012 33,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread and perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,683 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear low on tread

front brake pads low

Fail 23 Feb 2011 24,683 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear low on tread

front brake pads low

Pass 3 Jul 2009 18,000 miles

N/SIDE REAR TYRE 2XNAILS / O/SIDE REAR TYRE 1XNAIL

Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,064 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 14,051 miles

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

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 ZMZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ registered?

EY05 ZMZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EY05 ZMZ shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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