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FM05 ZZA

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,739 mi
Last recorded93,739 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 ZZA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 93,739 miles

centre brake light disconnected

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre low inner edge

pitting rear discs

slight binding offside rear brake

wear and pitting front discs

wipers deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2017 93,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

centre brake light disconnected

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre low inner edge

pitting rear discs

slight binding offside rear brake

wear and pitting front discs

wipers deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2015 86,674 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 86,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,596 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 72,785 miles

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 27 Aug 2013 72,785 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 28 Aug 2012 64,830 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,240 miles

air bag light on

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2011 56,240 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

air bag light on

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,402 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 42,755 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 42,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 32,710 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 32,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZZA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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