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CX55 ZTZ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,975 mi
Last recorded95,975 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 ZTZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 95,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight blow exhaust middle pipe. rubber split

Pass 31 Oct 2024 91,219 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play small one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 85,653 miles

Central Front Inner Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 85,631 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Blowing at middle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 80,652 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 80,652 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 75,496 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 75,496 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 74,155 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in inner and outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 70,698 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 70,698 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear and mid mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 66,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Only just passed on 2nd attempt (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear support split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 66,239 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Only just passed on 2nd attempt (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear support split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,194 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,672 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 59,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted bent (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,815 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,398 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 53,353 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 51,385 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 51,385 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 45,572 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 41,394 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 41,368 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 37,596 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 62,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 33,063 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 28,411 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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CX55 ZTZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CX55 ZTZ, 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 CX55 ZTZ registered?

CX55 ZTZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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