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AJ61 DZW

2011 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,354 mi
Last recorded124,354 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Megane69,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 DZW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 124,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 124,342 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure torn around inner edge (cords exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 109,173 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 109,173 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Rear silencer missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 100,657 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 99,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 84,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 74,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 74,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 64,910 miles

under tray fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 18 Dec 2019 64,883 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 13 Dec 2018 54,925 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 54,925 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 47,265 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 39,990 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 33,507 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 33,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 25,908 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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AJ61 DZW is a 2011 Renault Megane in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 69,731 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 AJ61 DZW, 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 15 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ61 DZW registered?

AJ61 DZW is a 2011 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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