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AP57 JBX

2007 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,412 mi
Last recorded103,412 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 JBX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 103,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 99,744 miles

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

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

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

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 18 Jan 2024 92,968 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 92,968 miles

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

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

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 92,968 miles

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

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

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 91,211 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shocks and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 91,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shocks and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,069 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre large screw in center ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorber casings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

service lamp on

Fail 11 Nov 2021 85,069 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre large screw in center ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorber casings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

service lamp on

Pass 9 Nov 2020 80,386 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 77,738 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 74,284 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 70,068 miles

all shock absorber casings have surface corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2016 65,707 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 60,562 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,438 miles

nsr tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 50,849 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,836 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,013 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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AP57 JBX is a 2007 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP57 JBX, 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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What year was AP57 JBX registered?

AP57 JBX is a 2007 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 December 2007.

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