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AP07 EKX

2007 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,898 mi
Last recorded115,898 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 EKX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 115,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 115,890 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 113,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jul 2023 113,839 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2022 111,471 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

spare wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 12 Jul 2021 108,998 miles

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

Offside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 107,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 107,789 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 103,343 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre has a screw

signs of a minor oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2019 103,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

engine bottom cover insecure

nearside rear tyre has a screw

signs of a minor oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2018 93,265 miles

Both front Steering arms have slight play

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 93,265 miles

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

Both front Steering arms have slight play

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (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)

undertray fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2017 85,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (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)

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,417 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 76,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,513 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,264 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 62,263 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,993 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,446 miles

Front an rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 53,390 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front an rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,082 miles

n/s rear brake disc becoming corroded on inside edge.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,246 miles

Front brake discs lipped / scored

Rear brake discs scored / pitted

Fail 5 Jan 2011 44,245 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front brake discs lipped / scored

Rear brake discs scored / pitted

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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AP07 EKX is a 2007 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 66,126 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 AP07 EKX, 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 19 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP07 EKX is a 2007 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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