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CW05 OEV

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,654 mi
Last recorded131,654 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 OEV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 131,654 miles

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 131,654 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 1 Oct 2019 122,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 122,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 109,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 109,789 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 98,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm In Places (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 98,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm In Places (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 87,609 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 82,555 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Fault on steering lock.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 82,555 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perishing.

Fault on steering lock.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 70,883 miles

Coolant leak

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,883 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,954 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 60,954 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 60,792 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,855 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 46,921 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,061 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,926 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,406 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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CW05 OEV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 CW05 OEV, 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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CW05 OEV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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