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GX05 CWG

2005 Renault Megane

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,495 mi
Last recorded132,495 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 CWG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 132,495 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 121,667 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 109,570 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 109,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 May 2019 92,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 91,627 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F AND O/S/F ()

plastic under tray and top cover fitted time of test not allowing inspection

Fail 20 Dec 2017 91,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (plastic lenses deteriorated ) (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (plastic lenses deteriorated ) (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake discs badly pitted

plastic under tray and top cover fitted time of test not allowing inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2016 88,588 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 80,657 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 80,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 64,180 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 54,479 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 14 Nov 2012 49,481 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,481 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2012 49,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Nov 2012 49,319 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 42,664 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 42,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 35,205 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,348 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 CWG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CWG, 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 CWG registered?

GX05 CWG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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