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CV05 VTX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,909 mi
Last recorded147,909 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 147,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 136,688 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 136,688 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 128,964 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 128,964 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 119,738 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Jan 2016 119,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 109,331 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 109,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 98,006 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 98,006 miles

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

Both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 91,128 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 85,189 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 85,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 78,414 miles

Battery insecure

front brake imbalance on max limit

Fail 25 May 2011 78,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Battery insecure

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake imbalance on max limit

Pass 10 May 2010 67,791 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2009 55,772 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Fail 23 Apr 2009 55,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 12 Apr 2008 42,006 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 42,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

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 VTX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VTX, 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 CV05 VTX registered?

CV05 VTX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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