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GX05 CTF

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

109,837 mi
Last recorded109,837 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 CTF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2023 109,837 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 101,718 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroded

brake pipes corroded

front and rear shockers corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2021 93,027 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear shockers corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2021 92,838 miles

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

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

rear shockers corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 83,325 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 83,174 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 73,865 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2019 73,739 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 69,398 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 69,398 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 65,930 miles

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

engine cover and extensive undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2017 65,869 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure and damaged (2.2.B.1a)

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

engine cover and extensive undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 62,549 miles

engine cover fitted

front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,564 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 4 Sep 2014 56,986 miles

oil leak

undertray and engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Fail 3 Sep 2014 56,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

oil leak

undertray and engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axle bushes detioriated

Fail 5 Sep 2013 53,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axle bushes detioriated

Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,823 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 44,841 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,841 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,537 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pads low

Fail 6 Sep 2010 39,537 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Sep 2009 34,042 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 34,042 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,618 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 32,043 miles

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

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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GX05 CTF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 GX05 CTF, 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 GX05 CTF registered?

GX05 CTF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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