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GX05 CUA

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,260 mi
Last recorded98,260 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 CUA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2018 98,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 94,847 miles

Advise all tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Advise baby seats fitted to rear of vehicle seat belts not checked

Advise front shock absorbers showing signs of damping fatigue

Advise h/brake reqs attention

Advise o/s/f shock absorber showing signs of top seal seepage

Advise rear b/discs showing signs of rust fatigue

Pass 4 May 2016 92,158 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 92,158 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,295 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 79,320 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 79,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 72,398 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,133 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 57,044 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 42,959 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2010 42,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,213 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,178 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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GX05 CUA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CUA, 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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GX05 CUA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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