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SW05JXZ
2005 RENAULT MEGANE
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1461cc
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- Registration SW05JXZ
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model MEGANE
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1461cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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112 Total Defects Recorded
18 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,690 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside cv joint worn
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 128,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside cv joint worn
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,908 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- rear axle showing corrosion
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer cv joint is worn
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 123,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle showing corrosion
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer cv joint is worn
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,872 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside cv joint worn and will need replaced
- Offside cv joint worn and will need replaced
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
23 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 118,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front CV joints clicking
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front CV joints clicking
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
26 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,815 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
19 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,252 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2022 12 Jun 202621 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,052 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,941 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
18 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,755 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Slight wear in offside front steering rack arm
13 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,190 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018 12 Jun 202611 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 90,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
19 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,335 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
16 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,974 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016 12 Jun 202614 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
2 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,218 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,530 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,973 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013 12 Jun 202624 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
29 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,421 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012 12 Jun 202629 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 49,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
28 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,815 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2011 12 Jun 202629 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,441 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2010 12 Jun 20262 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,352 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2009 12 Jun 20262 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 28,352 MI
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SW05JXZ was registered on 2005-07-30
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