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KN05 ZGE

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,775 mi
Last recorded105,775 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 ZGE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 105,775 miles

Front service light on

Nearside Rear Door inside cover missing

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Seat folded

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 100,317 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not present

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tie rod end play

Fail 2 Oct 2019 100,317 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tie rod end play

Pass 5 Oct 2018 89,237 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 89,237 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 86,323 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 86,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 83,099 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 79,766 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 79,765 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) arm (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,799 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 77,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 69,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 69,768 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 64,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 64,332 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,571 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2011 50,080 miles

Rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2011 50,080 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Squeal from near side rear brake

Pass 10 Jul 2010 39,547 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low / cuts / cracking in tread , surface corrosion to exhaust system

rear wiper split , front brake discs corroded/lipped , rear brake discs corroded pads wearing low , heavy engine oil leaks , engine under tray fitted , wheel trims damaged , coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2010 39,546 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn low / cuts / cracking in tread , surface corrosion to exhaust system

rear wiper split , front brake discs corroded/lipped , rear brake discs corroded pads wearing low , heavy engine oil leaks , engine under tray fitted , wheel trims damaged , coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,619 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 30,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 23,846 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,220 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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KN05 ZGE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc 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 KN05 ZGE, 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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KN05 ZGE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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