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FM05 ZYU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,814 mi
Last recorded184,814 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 ZYU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 184,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 170,515 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 170,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 153,463 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 153,460 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 May 2014 142,433 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 128,250 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 118,963 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 118,963 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 109,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2009 100,042 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 80,969 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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FM05 ZYU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM05 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

FM05 ZYU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is FM05 ZYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 ZYU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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