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FG05 ZKD

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,439 mi
Last recorded139,439 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ZKD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 139,439 miles

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

centre heat shield not secure

n/s rear tyre close to limit

Fail 18 Mar 2019 139,437 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

centre heat shield not secure

n/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 26 Mar 2018 129,639 miles

Both front tyres or wearing on inner edge

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring is slight to big

Fail 26 Mar 2018 129,639 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint moveing in arm (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres or wearing on inner edge

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring is slight to big

Pass 17 Mar 2017 116,558 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 116,526 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 105,188 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 105,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 94,068 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 94,068 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 83,111 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 83,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 71,675 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 60,276 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,661 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 49,661 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,635 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 42,635 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,944 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,840 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 ZKD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZKD, 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 ZKD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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