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FG05 ZHP

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,500 mi
Last recorded158,500 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ZHP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 158,500 miles

front discs worn and o/s front worn

Fail 9 Jan 2017 158,413 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

front discs worn and o/s front worn

Pass 15 Jan 2016 150,844 miles

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

drivers side wiper blade smears slightly

Fail 14 Jan 2016 150,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

drivers side wiper blade smears slightly

Pass 18 May 2015 141,210 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 125,420 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2014 125,420 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2013 112,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 95,011 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 81,733 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 68,919 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

horn has a reduced output

Fail 20 Mar 2010 68,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

horn has a reduced output

Fail 4 Apr 2009 46,851 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise slight damage to fuel flap but still seals ok

advise slight play in o/s front inner steering rack joint

Pass 4 Apr 2009 46,851 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise slight damage to fuel flap but still seals ok

advise slight play in o/s front inner steering rack joint

Pass 5 Apr 2008 42,227 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

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 ZHP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHP, 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 ZHP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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