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FG05 ZJY

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,846 mi
Last recorded74,846 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ZJY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 74,846 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 74,845 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2020 61,239 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 48,283 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 48,282 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 38,528 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 38,527 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 30,635 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 30,506 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 22,600 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

slight play in nearside inner rack end

Pass 26 Jan 2015 15,472 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 15,440 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 10,423 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 10,373 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 5,507 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jan 2012 17,819 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 17,814 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

front and rear discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,237 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,680 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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 ZJY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FG05 ZJY, 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 ZJY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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