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HY05 ZLX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,610 mi
Last recorded90,610 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 ZLX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,610 miles

HIGH VISIBILITY STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 16 Mar 2017 90,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

HIGH VISIBILITY STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 10 Mar 2016 82,804 miles

Nearside Front steering rack slight play

Offside Front steering rack slight play

Fail 2 Mar 2016 82,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front steering rack slight play

Nearside Front tyre to be replace soon

Offside Front steering rack slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2015 75,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 75,777 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside rear tyre inner edge starting to wear

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Mar 2012 57,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,102 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Rear brake pads look 3/4s worn

Fail 9 Mar 2011 52,102 miles

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

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

Front brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Rear brake pads look 3/4s worn

Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,009 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,523 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 44,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,288 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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HY05 ZLX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HY05 ZLX, 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 HY05 ZLX registered?

HY05 ZLX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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