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CX05 HYG

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,243 mi
Last recorded175,243 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 HYG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 175,243 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 173,354 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 166,861 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 166,801 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 166,796 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 148,776 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 143,086 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 133,036 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Rear discs pitted/scored

Fail 3 Jul 2013 133,027 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Chip in windscreen

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Rear discs pitted/scored

Pass 10 Jul 2012 121,127 miles

Cracks in N/S/R tyre (not showing inner cord)

O/S/R suspension coil spring rusty

Rear exhaust box mounting deteriorated (exhaust is secure)

Slight corosion on rear brake discs

Pass 30 Jun 2011 112,414 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 112,414 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 98,037 miles

Front brake imbalance 22%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2010 98,037 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,871 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight deterioration to both front wiper blades

Pass 1 Jul 2008 66,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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CX05 HYG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CX05 HYG, 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 CX05 HYG registered?

CX05 HYG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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