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CA05 TXR

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,968 mi
Last recorded75,968 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 TXR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 75,968 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 75,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 74,585 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 74,585 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear over tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 73,814 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 73,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 72,278 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,851 miles

Nearside front inner track rod has slight play in the ball joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front inner track rod has slight play in the ball joint

Fail 20 Feb 2014 63,833 miles

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

Nearside front inner track rod has slight play in the ball joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front inner track rod has slight play in the ball joint

Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 55,029 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play detected in n/s stering arm

Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,325 miles

advise corrosion to insides of front brake discs

advise fuel cap secondary rubber split

advise offside front wheel dented

advise play to offside front steering rack rod

advise security to front wipers

strong advise to play in nearside front steering rack track rod

strong advise to rear indicaters discolourd

Fail 9 Mar 2011 37,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise corrosion to insides of front brake discs

advise fuel cap secondary rubber split

advise offside front wheel dented

advise play to offside front steering rack rod

advise security to front wipers

strong advise to play in nearside front steering rack track rod

strong advise to rear indicaters discolourd

Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 28,373 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 28,373 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 TXR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 CA05 TXR, 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 CA05 TXR registered?

CA05 TXR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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