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FH05 ZDJ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,409 mi
Last recorded110,409 miles
Recorded on12 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 ZDJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2019 110,409 miles

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

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

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

engine under cover fitted limiting full inspection of some areas

Fail 12 May 2019 110,409 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine under cover fitted limiting full inspection of some areas

Pass 27 Apr 2018 102,041 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 91,490 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 82,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,688 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre slightly worn

offside front tyre slightly worn

Fail 22 Apr 2015 74,688 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre slightly worn

offside front tyre slightly worn

Pass 23 Jun 2014 72,292 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 72,288 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 65,106 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 60,077 miles

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

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

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

nearside front outer cv boot slightly insecure

Fail 21 Jun 2012 60,077 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front outer cv boot slightly insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2011 52,793 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 45,299 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 38,182 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,908 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 28,908 miles

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

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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FH05 ZDJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FH05 ZDJ, 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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FH05 ZDJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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