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CU05 NNP

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

194,146 mi
Last recorded194,146 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 NNP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 194,146 miles

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

Front both strut top mounts noisy when rotated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 20 May 2026 194,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to cloudy lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both strut top mounts noisy when rotated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre central

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 187,375 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 187,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 179,110 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 179,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 172,193 miles

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

Headlamp beam images poor

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 165,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2022 165,472 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 160,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2020 155,849 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2019 149,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 137,634 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 137,633 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

steering rack has excessive play but has no free play at steering wheel

Pass 22 May 2017 126,954 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 126,954 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 115,429 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 115,391 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 104,198 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

hi level stop lamp inop

Fail 28 May 2015 104,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

hi level stop lamp inop

Pass 4 Jun 2014 90,933 miles

centre exhaust rubber mount broken

high level stop lamp inop

nearside inner rack joint worn

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2014 90,933 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber mount broken

high level stop lamp inop

nearside inner rack joint worn

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 May 2013 83,992 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp not working ??

nearside inner steering rack joint worn

Fail 30 May 2013 83,992 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

high level stop lamp not working ??

nearside inner steering rack joint worn

Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,099 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 77,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,084 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 63,078 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,556 miles

"w" rated tyre on nearside front all other tyres are "h" rated.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 50,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 32,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 21 May 2008 25,423 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 NNP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 NNP, 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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CU05 NNP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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