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CV05 XWA

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,840 mi
Last recorded128,840 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 XWA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 128,840 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 121,097 miles

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

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

parking brake only just met efficiency

play nearside inner rack joint

Fail 14 May 2014 121,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

play nearside inner rack joint

Pass 23 May 2013 110,801 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal worn

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 May 2013 110,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal worn

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 103,729 miles

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

brake pedal rubber split

handbrake lever cover broken

horn noise slightly reduced

steering lock faulty

Fail 6 Jun 2012 103,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber split

handbrake lever cover broken

horn noise slightly reduced

steering lock faulty

Pass 30 Jun 2011 96,716 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 96,641 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2010 89,884 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 81,812 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 81,792 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 67,841 miles

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

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

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 XWA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA registered?

CV05 XWA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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