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AP59 BJZ

2009 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,748 mi
Last recorded92,748 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 BJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 92,748 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 92,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 85,742 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 81,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 81,968 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 79,520 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 79,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 77,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 77,702 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 75,520 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 75,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 70,622 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 66,023 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 61,330 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,449 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 51,925 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 47,227 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,570 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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AP59 BJZ is a 2009 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,942 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 AP59 BJZ, 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 17 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP59 BJZ is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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