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CE05 FRT

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,656 mi
Last recorded86,656 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 FRT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2020 86,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed boot (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx 94% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx 78% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

service light on

Pass 6 Feb 2019 81,069 miles

Engine coolant below minimum, topped up for test

Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 4917, Age cracks, Inner edge worn / bald, 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 6 Feb 2019 81,069 miles

Engine coolant below minimum, topped up for test

Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 4917, Age cracks, Inner edge worn / bald, 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 6 Feb 2018 72,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 72,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 64,069 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 59,418 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 59,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 55,218 miles

front number plate deteriated

repairs carried out on n/s/r jacking point and seam

Fail 8 Mar 2014 52,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 52,038 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,787 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 46,787 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 36,888 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,854 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,383 miles

slight scoring on rear brake discs

Fail 25 Mar 2009 21,613 miles

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

n/s wiper blade worn on edge

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,613 miles

n/s wiper blade worn on edge

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,507 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 18,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CE05 FRT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CE05 FRT, 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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CE05 FRT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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