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FY55 PZK

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,419 mi
Last recorded51,419 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 PZK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 51,419 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 51,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 49,245 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 49,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 46,631 miles

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

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 7 Dec 2017 42,190 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 38,596 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 36,095 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 36,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 32,757 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear lower body damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2014 32,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear lower body damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2013 29,590 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 29,590 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 26,853 miles

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

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

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

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

n/r/l/ body damaged

o/r/l body damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2011 23,445 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 16,769 miles

2 front tyres worn low

service light on

Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,880 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 9,241 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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FY55 PZK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY55 PZK, 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 FY55 PZK registered?

FY55 PZK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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