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FY05 ZKL

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,260 mi
Last recorded97,260 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 ZKL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 97,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 93,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake just met the limits 17%

Fail 7 Oct 2020 93,827 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie bar end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake just met the limits 17%

Pass 1 May 2019 84,074 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 84,074 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 78,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2018 78,301 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 74,570 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2016 65,775 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,605 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

near side rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jun 2015 60,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

near side rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2014 55,846 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 55,804 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 51,400 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 51,170 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,923 miles

advise o/s/r tyre puntured

Fail 20 Jun 2012 45,923 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise o/s/r tyre puntured

advise rear brakes pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jun 2011 41,469 miles

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2011 41,489 miles

Front 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)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 36,245 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 36,245 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,619 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,066 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,874 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 ZKL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FY05 ZKL, 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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FY05 ZKL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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