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FG05 ZHN

2005 Renault Megane

Brown Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,123 mi
Last recorded116,123 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ZHN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 116,123 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 98,688 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 98,688 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,328 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 82,750 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 75,429 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 75,422 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,361 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 60,359 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,944 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 51,916 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 43,092 miles

play in steering rack n/s

Fail 4 Apr 2012 43,092 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 34,066 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 34,066 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,479 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,395 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,397 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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FG05 ZHN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,870cc diesel 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 FG05 ZHN, 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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FG05 ZHN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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