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CX05 XWP

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

224,282 mi
Last recorded224,282 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 XWP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 224,282 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 224,282 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 206,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/front inner rack end has slight play

rear heat shield lose

Fail 13 Nov 2015 206,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/front inner rack end has slight play

rear heat shield lose

Pass 6 Nov 2014 176,975 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 176,975 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 151,028 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake has limited movement

offside strutt top mount noisey

rear exhaust rubber deterioated

Fail 11 Nov 2013 151,028 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear handbrake has limited movement

offside strutt top mount noisey

rear exhaust rubber deterioated

Pass 9 Nov 2012 121,448 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 121,163 miles

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

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

Offside 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 illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 96,531 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 73,043 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 73,043 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 72,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

BOTH REAR DISCS VERY CORRODED AND SCORED,

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ALL GLASS DIRTY LEAVING POOR VISIBILITY WHEN SUN SHINING ON IT

Pass 16 Nov 2009 54,984 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 54,344 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,472 miles

horn weak

play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,637 miles

play in n/s inner steering rack end joint

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 XWP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CX05 XWP, 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 XWP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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