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GX05 CVY

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,110 mi
Last recorded117,110 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 CVY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 117,110 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Fail 17 Feb 2016 117,110 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Sep 2015 115,582 miles

nearside inner rack arm has slight play

Fail 24 Sep 2015 115,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

nearside inner rack arm has slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2014 109,255 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 109,239 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 104,600 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 104,600 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front & rear brake discs scored

rear brakes binding

Pass 15 Jun 2011 86,321 miles

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

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Jun 2011 86,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2010 76,704 miles

movement in nsf wheel

nsf tyre wall damaged

screen chipped

Fail 15 Jun 2010 76,704 miles

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

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

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

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

movement in nsf wheel

nsf tyre wall damaged

screen chipped

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,652 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 62,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre worn low on tread.

slight play in n/s steering rack arm joint.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 49,876 miles

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

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

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

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 CVY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CVY, 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 CVY registered?

GX05 CVY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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