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FY55 ZCN

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,329 mi
Last recorded133,329 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 ZCN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 133,329 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 133,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TO BE TESTED (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 123,713 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 123,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 113,561 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 113,560 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 103,327 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 103,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 96,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 92,766 miles

Airbag light illuminated indicating fault on safety system

Fail 2 Feb 2012 92,765 miles

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

Airbag light illuminated indicating fault on safety system

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 84,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both side front brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2010 68,625 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Fail 3 Feb 2010 68,625 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm and nails in tread

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 6 Feb 2009 62,121 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 ZCN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FY55 ZCN, 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 ZCN registered?

FY55 ZCN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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