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FH05 CGK

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,944 mi
Last recorded57,944 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 CGK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 57,944 miles

slight play in nearside steeringrack

Pass 29 Jul 2017 54,315 miles

Offside Rear Lower spring stating to corrode

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both heavy wear on edges however central 3/4 borderline (4.1.E.1)

both front inner tie rods have play

eml on

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracked and perished but not exposing cord

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2017 54,315 miles

eml on

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower spring stating to corrode

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both heavy wear on edges however central 3/4 borderline (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front inner tie rods have play

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracked and perished but not exposing cord

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2016 50,255 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2016 50,255 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2015 45,632 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 36,730 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 36,729 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 30,805 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 30,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,964 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,848 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 27,848 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,365 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 18,507 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,743 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside wiper split

Fail 1 Sep 2008 16,743 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside wiper split

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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FH05 CGK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FH05 CGK, 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 FH05 CGK registered?

FH05 CGK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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