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CE05 VBY

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,005 mi
Last recorded137,005 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 137,005 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 134,150 miles

o.s mirror glass broken

Fail 4 Aug 2021 134,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

o.s mirror glass broken

Pass 8 Aug 2020 128,073 miles

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

poor headlight beam pattern

Pass 9 Aug 2019 121,442 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 121,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

near side rear tyre worn low on edge + nail in tread are

Pass 2 Aug 2018 114,223 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 109,804 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 109,804 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 106,462 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

play in steering rack

Fail 18 May 2016 106,462 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush as excesive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

play in steering rack

Pass 29 May 2015 100,275 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 100,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 May 2015 100,172 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 92,067 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 92,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake lever plastic handle broken

Fail 24 Apr 2013 84,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,430 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,688 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 67,075 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 67,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,839 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,077 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 46,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 37,752 miles

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

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 VBY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 VBY, 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 VBY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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