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CA05 HCO

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

156,471 mi
Last recorded156,471 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 HCO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 156,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn low on inside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 153,557 miles

anti slip rubber

handbrake handle

screen scratches

Fail 20 Jun 2014 153,557 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

anti slip rubber

handbrake handle

o/s/f top mount notchy

play o/s/f steering arm

screen scratches

tail gate stays

Pass 22 Jun 2013 141,321 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 141,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 118,693 miles

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

hand brake lever casing insecure

n/s/f window not working

slight play in both steering tie rod arms

Fail 11 Jun 2012 118,693 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

hand brake lever casing insecure

n/s/f window not working

slight play in both steering tie rod arms

Fail 4 Jun 2011 97,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2011 97,100 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2010 80,358 miles

Slightly uneven service brake application.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 80,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slightly uneven service brake application.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 67,017 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,017 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,611 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 50,611 miles

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

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

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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CA05 HCO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CA05 HCO, 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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CA05 HCO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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