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CE05 VCK

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,313 mi
Last recorded144,313 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VCK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 144,313 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 144,309 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 134,114 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 134,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 125,594 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 116,750 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 116,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 108,356 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 108,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 103,805 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 May 2015 103,805 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2014 94,856 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 87,112 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 77,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 67,817 miles

horn faulty

Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,951 miles

ENGINE OIL REQUIRED A TOP UP PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE TEST

n/s outer c v boot has a slight leak of grease

n/s/r tyre worn uneven from 2mm-4mm in places across the tread

Fail 14 Mar 2009 51,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs are slightly lipped

rear brake discs corroding on top edge

Pass 14 Mar 2009 51,511 miles

front brake discs are slightly lipped

rear brake discs corroding on top edge

Pass 22 Mar 2008 42,314 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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CE05 VCK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc 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 VCK, 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 VCK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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