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CF05 CEF

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,621 mi
Last recorded57,621 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 CEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 57,621 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 57,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 47,825 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 47,825 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 46,067 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished in treads

Fail 12 Aug 2015 46,066 miles

Nearside Outer 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 has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished in treads

Fail 15 Aug 2014 42,185 miles

MIL illuminated

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 badly perished

Rear brake discs very badly corroded, rear brakes do not lock out

Pass 15 Aug 2014 42,185 miles

MIL illuminated

Nearside rear tyre badly perished

Rear brake discs very badly corroded, rear brakes do not lock out

Fail 8 Aug 2013 38,538 miles

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

rear brake discs very poor condition

service warning on

Pass 8 Aug 2013 38,538 miles

rear brake discs very poor condition

service warning on

Pass 9 Aug 2012 36,730 miles

Front bumper inescure

Front undershield missing

Rear brake discs poor condition

nearside front tyre worn low/outer side wall perished

Childs seat incorrectly fitted unable to fully assess adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,637 miles

Rear brake discs and pads poor condition

front brake discs worn

slight damage evident nearside front wheel inner rim

Fail 15 Aug 2011 34,637 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake discs worn

slight damage evident nearside front wheel inner rim

Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,917 miles

Front brake pads worn to service limit

Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,073 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit and have screws in tread

Offside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,025 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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CF05 CEF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CF05 CEF, 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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CF05 CEF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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