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CE05 FWJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,686 mi
Last recorded81,686 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 FWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,686 miles

Both rear brake discs rusty

N/S mirror glass cracked

Play o/s of steering rack

Service light on

Fail 19 Jun 2014 81,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Both rear brake discs rusty

N/S mirror glass cracked

Play o/s of steering rack

Service light on

Pass 4 Mar 2013 76,068 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs worn

service light on

Fail 28 Feb 2013 76,066 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs worn

service light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 71,844 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2010

Creaking noise on steering

N/s mirror glass cracked

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

o/ wiper blade split

Pass 8 Dec 2009 50,155 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

noise from steering rack

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 7 Dec 2009 50,155 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

noise from steering rack

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,463 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 35,461 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 FWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FWJ, 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 FWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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