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CX05 MZY

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,022 mi
Last recorded101,022 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 MZY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 101,022 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 101,022 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 97,508 miles

Offside Front Inner PLAY IN INNER STEERING ARM

Fail 28 Apr 2022 97,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner PLAY IN INNER STEERING ARM

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 91,051 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 91,051 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 88,248 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 88,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 82,189 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 82,189 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 73,613 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 21 Apr 2017 64,969 miles

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

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

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

play in steering

Pass 3 May 2016 55,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 - 3mm & worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 55,522 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing stiff/partially siezed.

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

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)

steering rack noisy on lock to lock test.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,130 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 49,130 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 43,164 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 43,164 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 40,152 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 20 Aug 2012 37,271 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 34,731 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 34,731 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,460 miles

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,284 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,615 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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CX05 MZY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CX05 MZY, 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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CX05 MZY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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