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CP05 JZU

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

130,530 mi
Last recorded130,530 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 JZU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 130,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2024 127,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2023 125,700 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 125,700 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 122,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 118,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 118,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 113,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 113,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 109,193 miles

Both front tyres worn to limit

Metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2019 109,193 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Both front tyres worn to limit

Front brake balance

Metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2018 102,601 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 97,959 miles

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

Wipers poor

Fail 4 Sep 2017 97,868 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both chassis pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,278 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 93,278 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 89,519 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.offside rear tyre worn on outer edge.both rear brake discs corroding.front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 79,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.offside rear tyre worn on outer edge.both rear brake discs corroding.front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 71,620 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2012 71,620 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 61,613 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,644 miles

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

both rear tyre,s worn on outer edge,s

Fail 24 Aug 2010 49,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

both rear tyre,s worn on outer edge,s

Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,971 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,997 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 25,677 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to front registration plate

Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,677 miles

damage to front registration plate

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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CP05 JZU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CP05 JZU, 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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CP05 JZU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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