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HT05 CEJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,289 mi
Last recorded99,289 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 CEJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 99,289 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 99,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

bonnet cannot be opened

Pass 12 Jun 2019 97,798 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear brake discs are corroded on inner facebut ok

Fail 12 Jun 2019 97,798 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both rear brake discs are corroded on inner facebut ok

Pass 29 Jun 2018 95,978 miles

slight play in near side inner tie rod end

Fail 29 Jun 2018 95,978 miles

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

slight play in near side inner tie rod end

Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,109 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 82,252 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 82,252 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 75,943 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 71,176 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 71,176 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 64,264 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2012 57,838 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 57,836 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside front windscreen

movement in drivers seat

Pass 4 May 2011 51,021 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 50,964 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,564 miles

slight binding on both rear brakes

Pass 5 May 2009 32,123 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,202 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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HT05 CEJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue 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 HT05 CEJ, 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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HT05 CEJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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