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CK05 SWJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,600 mi
Last recorded137,600 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 SWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 137,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 119,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 119,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 100,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 97,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2015 97,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 91,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,995 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 81,995 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 80,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,590 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 68,136 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,441 miles

nearside front wiper blade poor clearing screen

Fail 25 Mar 2010 49,441 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade poor clearing screen

Pass 11 Dec 2008 48,272 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 48,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 46,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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CK05 SWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CK05 SWJ, 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 CK05 SWJ registered?

CK05 SWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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