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FG05 ZMX

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

116,276 mi
Last recorded116,276 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ZMX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 116,276 miles

Both front shock absorber top mounts worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner sidewall splitting but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 116,226 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorber top mounts worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner sidewall splitting but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 112,988 miles

Nearside Front droplink has slight play

Rear both rear tyres in poor condition, and tread getting low

Fail 28 Dec 2018 112,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Front droplink has slight play

Rear both rear tyres in poor condition, and tread getting low

Pass 3 Jan 2018 109,939 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 109,939 miles

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

Nearside no plate light unit loose

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 103,397 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 103,391 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 99,113 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

horn slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2016 99,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

horn slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2015 95,133 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 95,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 88,982 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 88,982 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside 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 has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 75,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 65,270 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 65,270 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 54,814 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 31,356 miles

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

both rear tyres close to tread wear indicators

slight surface rust on front & rear brake discs

Fail 12 Jan 2009 31,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

both rear tyres close to tread wear indicators

slight surface rust on front & rear brake discs

Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,975 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 27,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 ZMX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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