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CR55 EWD

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

141,235 mi
Last recorded141,235 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR55 EWD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 141,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack ball joint has slight play

both rear shock absorbers are quite rusty

Fail 14 Aug 2018 141,235 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner steering rack ball joint has slight play

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorbers are quite rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2017 133,325 miles

Both rear brake discs are a little rusty

Both rear shocks are a little rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2017 133,325 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear brake discs are a little rusty

Both rear shocks are a little rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2016 126,806 miles

both rear discs slightly rusty

slight play in the n/s inner rack end ball joint

Fail 11 Aug 2016 126,806 miles

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

both rear discs slightly rusty

slight play in the n/s inner rack end ball joint

Pass 11 Aug 2015 116,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 116,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 106,043 miles

both front brake discs are quite rusty on the inside edges

both rear tyres are wearing low on the inside and outside edges

n/s/r brake disc is quite rusty

o/s/f outer cv boot is weeping grease

Fail 14 Aug 2014 106,043 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are quite rusty on the inside edges

both front tyres are wearing low on the inside and outside edges

n/s/r brake disc is quite rusty

o/s/f outer cv boot is weeping grease

Fail 13 Aug 2013 94,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 94,416 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 87,106 miles

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

both rear wheels have slight flat spot

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 20 Oct 2011 747,203 miles

wheel covers fitted to all four wheels

Fail 20 Oct 2011 74,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wheel covers fitted to all four wheels

Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,452 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 62,498 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 51,320 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,884 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 37,884 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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CR55 EWD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CR55 EWD, 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 CR55 EWD registered?

CR55 EWD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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