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DV55 CXJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

137,932 mi
Last recorded137,932 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 CXJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 137,932 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Steel wheel fitted to off side front

Fail 28 Mar 2018 137,608 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Steel wheel fitted to off side front

Pass 9 Mar 2017 128,120 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and centre rear ()

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

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

steel wheel fitted o/s/f

Fail 28 Feb 2017 127,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and centre rear ()

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

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

steel wheel fitted o/s/f

Pass 12 Jan 2016 117,010 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 116,974 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' pendants from mirror (8.3.1e)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 110,580 miles

F BRAKE HOSES VERY CLOSE TO FOULING ARCH LINER ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.N/S TRACK ROD END BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 110,580 miles

F BRAKE HOSES VERY CLOSE TO FOULING ARCH LINER ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.N/S TRACK ROD END BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 103,388 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE SHOW SIGNS OF FOULING STRUT/ARCH LINER.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 103,388 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SCREEN DAMAGE.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE SHOW SIGNS OF FOULING STRUT/ARCH LINER.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 94,341 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE DAMAGED.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.TYRES IO/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.DAMAGE N/S SILL.DAMAGE N/S MIRROR.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Fail 13 Nov 2012 94,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE DAMAGED.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.TYRES IO/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.DAMAGE N/S SILL.DAMAGE N/S MIRROR.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 86,945 miles

child seats fitted n/s and o/s/r unable to fully inspect adult belts

slight play in steering rack n/s/f

Fail 6 Dec 2011 86,945 miles

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

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

child seats fitted n/s and o/s/r unable to fully inspect adult belts

slight play in steering rack n/s/f

Fail 8 Dec 2010 79,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 79,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 73,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 73,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 68,070 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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DV55 CXJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DV55 CXJ, 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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DV55 CXJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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