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FY05 ZJU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,002 mi
Last recorded98,002 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 ZJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 98,002 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 91,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 91,409 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 84,772 miles

2* screws in nsr tyre allso worn very close to MOT LIMIT!

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nsf flexible brake hose mounting not secured. nsf abs wire not in bottom securing clip.

steering lock not coming on correctly [vehicle has factory immobilizer system OK!]

Fail 15 May 2014 84,655 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

2* screws in nsr tyre allso worn very close to MOT LIMIT!

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nsf flexible brake hose mounting not secured. nsf abs wire not in bottom securing clip.

steering lock not coming on correctly [vehicle has factory immobilizer system OK!]

Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,074 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 67,666 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 67,666 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,142 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 49,696 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 49,696 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,882 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,934 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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FY05 ZJU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY05 ZJU, 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 FY05 ZJU registered?

FY05 ZJU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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The MOT history for FY05 ZJU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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