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AY59 ZDJ

2009 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,519 mi
Last recorded141,519 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZDJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 141,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slightly damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 1 Dec 2025 141,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slightly damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 3 Dec 2024 131,542 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 131,542 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 122,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid dirty, recommend replacement

Pass 5 Dec 2022 111,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 98,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 98,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 88,260 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 82,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 69,063 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 69,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 57,689 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 49,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 39,024 miles

Child seats fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 30,201 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,150 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,066 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 15,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AY59 ZDJ is a 2009 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AY59 ZDJ, 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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What year was AY59 ZDJ registered?

AY59 ZDJ is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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