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CE05 UTX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,700 mi
Last recorded135,700 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 UTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 135,700 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 123,775 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 112,984 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 103,525 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 94,949 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 90,951 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 90,951 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 83,616 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,616 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,568 miles

Nearside 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 78,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 64,642 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 57,136 miles

both front top suspension mount bearings slightly worn

n/s/f tyre has small nic in outer sidewall

rear brake disks slightly worn

slight smear from front wiperblades

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Fail 28 Apr 2011 57,136 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front top suspension mount bearings slightly worn

n/s/f tyre has small nic in outer sidewall

rear brake disks slightly worn

slight smear from front wiperblades

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 10 Apr 2010 43,919 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 43,919 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,565 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 35,565 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,864 miles

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

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 UTX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UTX, 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 CE05 UTX registered?

CE05 UTX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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