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CP55 JFX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,132 mi
Last recorded115,132 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 JFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 115,132 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 115,123 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill has hole (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 94,577 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 94,573 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,348 miles

Some play in both ends of steering rack.

Fail 7 Sep 2011 81,348 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Some play in both ends of steering rack.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,895 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front and rear brake pads look low.

brake discs look quite worn, recommend thickness checked when wheels removed.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 61,895 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front and rear brake pads look low.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake discs look quite worn, recommend thickness checked when wheels removed.

Fail 13 Mar 2009 51,308 miles

Brake discs showing signs of wear.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake pads look quite low.

O/s wiper rubber is starting to deteriorate.

Rear brake pads are low.

Rear brakes are binding slightly .

There is a buckle in the n/s rear wheel inner rim.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 51,308 miles

Brake discs showing signs of wear.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front brake pads look quite low.

O/s wiper rubber is starting to deteriorate.

Rear brake pads are low.

Rear brakes are binding slightly .

There is a buckle in the n/s rear wheel inner rim.

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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CP55 JFX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CP55 JFX, 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 CP55 JFX registered?

CP55 JFX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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