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CA05 UWX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,700 mi
Last recorded103,700 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 UWX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 103,700 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 103,636 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 94,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 85,015 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 May 2019 84,929 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 76,675 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 76,674 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,396 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly o/s/f (2.5.B.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both front (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 68,396 miles

Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail o/s/r shock coroaded (2.4.D.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings n/s (2.2.B.1h)

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated n/s/r shock coroaded (2.4.D.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly o/s/f (2.5.B.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both front (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 May 2016 60,007 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 60,006 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 54,458 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

rear tyres perrished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 47,939 miles

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

drivers wiper blade worn

play in nearside front steering component

Fail 10 Jul 2014 47,939 miles

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

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

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

drivers wiper blade worn

play in nearside front steering component

Pass 24 Jun 2013 41,800 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 41,800 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,897 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 29,722 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 29,722 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 23,714 miles

Nearside rack arm ball joint has slight play.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 18,506 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 13,717 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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CA05 UWX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UWX, 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 UWX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 August 2005.

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