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AP56 BBZ

2007 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,921 mi
Last recorded119,921 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 BBZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 119,921 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 115,265 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in all treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 115,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by directional bulb (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in all treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 108,177 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 108,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure base insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 102,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2022 102,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 96,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 96,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 91,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints have wear ()

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bearing has slight wear (slightly rough when wheels hang

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edges and in poor condition (ADVICE REPLACING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2020 91,213 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints have wear ()

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bearing has slight wear (slightly rough when wheels hang

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edges and in poor condition (ADVICE REPLACING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 84,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limit 2mm tread worn on edges & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 84,043 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limit 2mm tread worn on edges & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 72,732 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 72,732 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 70,591 miles

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

Nearside Front top shock mount slightly notching

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 69,755 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,704 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,642 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 47,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2012 47,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 40,313 miles

N/S wiper rubber perishing

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 32,950 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 25,819 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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AP56 BBZ is a 2007 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP56 BBZ, 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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AP56 BBZ is a 2007 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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