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BD08 EZE

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

209,116 mi
Last recorded209,116 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 EZE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 209,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped - pads ok, approx. 4mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

interior mirror glass is slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2025 209,112 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear rubber mounting split on rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped - pads ok, approx. 4mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

interior mirror glass is slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2024 206,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped - pads ok, approx. 5mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working and lens is damaged/missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear axle, both forward bushes are starting to split

Fail 3 Oct 2024 206,826 miles

Exhaust system insecure mountings split on rear silencer and centre section - only held on by tethers (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped - pads ok, approx. 5mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working and lens is damaged/missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear axle, both forward bushes are starting to split

Pass 13 Oct 2023 201,086 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front fog light not working and lens is damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

areas of bodywork damage - no sharp edges

auxiliary drive belt is damaged on one side and is squeaking

interior mirror glass is slightly deteriorated

rubber mountings on rear exhaust silencer and centre exhaust section are deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2023 201,085 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack insecure at larger end (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front fog light not working and lens is damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

areas of bodywork damage - no sharp edges

auxiliary drive belt is damaged on one side and is squeaking

interior mirror glass is slightly deteriorated

rubber mountings on rear exhaust silencer and centre exhaust section are deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2022 194,844 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged/missing - not affecting lighting

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre 3-4mm and is stress cracked in tread

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

areas of bodywork damage - no sharp edges

auxiliary drive belt damaged/deteriorated on one side

interior mirror glass is lightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2022 194,717 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear silencer mounting rubber split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure centre pipe mounting rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in stress cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged/missing - not affecting lighting

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre 3-4mm and is stress cracked in tread

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

areas of bodywork damage - no sharp edges

auxiliary drive belt damaged/deteriorated on one side

interior mirror glass is lightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2021 184,355 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 2-3mm and is stress cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens/bulb holder and bulb missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres slightly stress cracked in tread

interior mirror glass slightly deteriorated

squeal from auxiliary drive belt - belt fraying but also possible pulley worn

Fail 30 Sep 2021 184,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 2-3mm and is stress cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens/bulb holder and bulb missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres slightly stress cracked in tread

interior mirror glass slightly deteriorated

squeal from auxiliary drive belt - belt fraying but also possible pulley worn

Pass 8 Oct 2020 174,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 2mm and is stress cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and stress cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust mounting rubbers on rear silencer and centre section heavily deteriorated/splitting

Fail 2 Oct 2020 174,092 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 2mm and is stress cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and stress cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust mounting rubbers on rear silencer and centre section heavily deteriorated/splitting

Pass 5 Apr 2019 158,083 miles

Nearside Front tyre stress cracked on sidewalls

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2019 158,082 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both inner steering joints/tie rods worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s pads 6mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear rubber mountings split (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs slighlty lipped and slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre stress cracked on sidewalls

Nearside Rear brake disc has 10mm wide corroded lip

Offside Rear brake disc scored

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

both front wipers juddering but clear screen

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2017 143,694 miles

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

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

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

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

osr brake sticky and wearing pads unevenly

Fail 29 Apr 2017 143,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

osr brake sticky and wearing pads unevenly

Pass 22 Feb 2016 127,268 miles

Slight play in both front steering arms

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Jun 2015 119,133 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 119,133 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2014 100,840 miles

slight play in off side front inner track rod joint

Fail 12 May 2014 100,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in off side front inner track rod joint

Pass 15 Apr 2013 85,116 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 75,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 42,822 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 42,690 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BD08 EZE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 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 BD08 EZE, 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 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD08 EZE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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