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CV05 TMO

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,605 mi
Last recorded120,605 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 TMO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 120,605 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 120,603 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights to rear (4.3.3 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 118,637 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 118,628 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective mid and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 113,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated (broken) but exhaust secure

Nearside Rear shock cover detached

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2019 113,680 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated (broken) but exhaust secure

Nearside Rear shock cover detached

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 109,012 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective very low on tread, outer edge worn flat ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 109,009 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle rubber mounting split (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lenses fogged, no image on beam tester (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement slight bind, handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush lower arm split open (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective very low on tread, outer edge worn flat ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 103,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare wheel has little traed left (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 103,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare wheel has little traed left (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front drumstick has slight play

Fail 10 Mar 2016 90,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front drumstick has slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 79,173 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 79,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,298 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 68,298 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,570 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,206 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 46,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 38,006 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,321 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,069 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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CV05 TMO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CV05 TMO, 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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CV05 TMO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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