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CX05 VXK

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,502 mi
Last recorded61,502 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VXK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 61,502 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 61,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,743 miles

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

o/s+n/s rear tyres out of shape

Oil leak

oil level very low

Fail 4 Jun 2014 54,743 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

o/s+n/s rear tyres out of shape

Oil leak

oil level very low

Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,839 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 30 Nov 2011 37,683 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,208 miles

front brake discs worn

oil leak from engine / gearbox , has just been washed off

Fail 26 Oct 2011 37,208 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

oil leak from engine / gearbox , has just been washed off

offside rear brake disc innner edge badly corroded , require replacing

Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,201 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 20,490 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 11,245 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

light cracking to all tyres on outer sidewalls.

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 VXK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VXK, 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 VXK registered?

CX05 VXK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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