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FE55 ZPZ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

191,219 mi
Last recorded191,219 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 ZPZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 191,219 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 187,034 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 187,034 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 167,405 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 162,372 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil All four (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 162,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil All four (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 137,537 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 137,536 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both/sidelights (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower/arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf/osr/nsr 2-3mm (1956515) (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2014 130,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 125,469 miles

off side front steering arm has a slight play at its fixings

Fail 8 Nov 2013 125,469 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front steering arm has a slight play at its fixings

Pass 19 Nov 2012 120,552 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 115,486 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 109,542 miles

near side front steering arm has slight play at its fixings

Fail 4 Oct 2010 109,542 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

near side front steering arm has slight play at its fixings

Pass 23 Sep 2009 105,109 miles

n/s and o/s steering arms have slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2008 87,236 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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FE55 ZPZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE55 ZPZ, 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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FE55 ZPZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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