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FV55 ZCE

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,403 mi
Last recorded78,403 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 ZCE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 78,403 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 69,921 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 6 Jul 2019 58,163 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 54,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 49,293 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Steering Lock Only Locks One Way

Fail 18 Sep 2017 49,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 43,014 miles

Front wipers split at edges

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

Rear brake discs are lipped slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 43,014 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front wipers split at edges

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

Rear brake discs are lipped slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 36,111 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,280 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 20,547 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack

Pass 4 Oct 2012 18,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,801 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 14,107 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 11,862 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 8,411 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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FV55 ZCE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FV55 ZCE, 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 FV55 ZCE registered?

FV55 ZCE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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