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CU05 MSY

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,896 mi
Last recorded112,896 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 MSY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 112,896 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 112,896 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

passenger airbag de activated

Pass 30 Aug 2013 103,936 miles

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

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

sharp edge o/s/r

Fail 30 Aug 2013 103,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

sharp edge o/s/r

Pass 13 Sep 2012 94,762 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 94,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear bumper damage on o/s

Pass 18 Aug 2011 83,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,747 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 72,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Sep 2009 63,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 51,004 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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CU05 MSY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CU05 MSY, 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 CU05 MSY registered?

CU05 MSY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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