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FG05 ZJZ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,392 mi
Last recorded110,392 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ZJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2023 110,392 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 106,138 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 104,035 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 102,038 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and osr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp have low output

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust center section blowing

Fail 4 Jan 2021 102,007 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and osr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp have low output

exhaust center section blowing

Pass 17 Dec 2019 99,194 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 97,562 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 97,557 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 95,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 94,182 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 89,088 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 83,037 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 73,801 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 65,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jan 2013 65,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,334 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 58,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,591 miles

n/side wiper blade split.

rear brake disc edges corroded.

Fail 6 Jun 2011 55,591 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

n/side wiper blade split.

rear brake disc edges corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,852 miles

Rear brake discs are lipped and corroded. Exhaust system is corroded Engine undertray is fitted

kerb damage to alloy rims slight dents and scratches to various body panels Front discs are slightly lipped Near side front tyre is worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Sep 2010 50,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs are lipped and corroded. Exhaust system is corroded Engine undertray is fitted

kerb damage to alloy rims slight dents and scratches to various body panels Front discs are slightly lipped Near side front tyre is worn on inner edges

Fail 14 May 2009 37,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 37,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,337 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 ZJZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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