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FG05 ZKW

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,793 mi
Last recorded129,793 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 129,793 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 126,834 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 123,678 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Sweat Around The Clip. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes Are Grabbing Slightly.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 120,579 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 117,073 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 117,073 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 115,371 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective warning on (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working high viz (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all 3 (8.2.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 111,935 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

oil leak from engine area

Fail 10 Nov 2015 111,935 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

oil leak from engine area

Pass 1 Oct 2014 100,090 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 30 Sep 2014 100,090 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Oct 2013 90,752 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 90,752 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 86,147 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 71,807 miles

nearside front wiper blade is split

no rear seat belts checked boot full

slight play in the nearside steering rack tie rod

slight play in the offside steering rack tie rod

Fail 8 Jul 2011 71,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front wiper blade is split

no rear seat belts checked boot full

slight play in the nearside steering rack tie rod

slight play in the offside steering rack tie rod

Pass 12 May 2010 64,840 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,942 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 62,942 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 48,901 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 ZKW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc 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 ZKW, 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 ZKW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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