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FM05 TZK

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,065 mi
Last recorded66,065 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 TZK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 66,065 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 65,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb possible fitted wrong (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,937 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

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

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE FRONT INNER RACKEND

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 55,937 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

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

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE FRONT INNER RACKEND

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 42,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE FRONT INNER RACKEND

batter poor

Fail 19 Sep 2013 42,192 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE FRONT INNER RACKEND

batter poor

Pass 22 Aug 2012 32,970 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 32,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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 aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspetion of components

near side front wiper split

Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,316 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2009 22,534 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 22,534 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 21,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyre walls have kerb damage

Fail 30 Jul 2008 21,050 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyre walls have kerb damage

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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FM05 TZK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FM05 TZK, 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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What year was FM05 TZK registered?

FM05 TZK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is FM05 TZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 TZK shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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