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FY55 PZN

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,449 mi
Last recorded130,449 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 PZN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 130,449 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 130,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 125,123 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 125,123 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 116,781 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 116,781 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 108,741 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 108,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 99,999 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 99,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 90,452 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 90,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 75,730 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 75,730 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 63,990 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 54,389 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 45,964 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,298 miles

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

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

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 PZN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FY55 PZN, 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 PZN registered?

FY55 PZN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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