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CU05 ZCL

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,103 mi
Last recorded69,103 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 ZCL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,103 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 69,100 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s + o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,483 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 62,020 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 56,886 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 52,694 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,810 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 47,800 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,420 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 41,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,134 miles

n/s and o/s front abs sensor wires not secure

Fail 20 Feb 2012 37,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front abs sensor wires not secure

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,541 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 33,541 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,608 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 22,250 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 17,505 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 ZCL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZCL, 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 ZCL registered?

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

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The MOT history for CU05 ZCL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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