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BD56 JCZ

2006 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,975 mi
Last recorded105,975 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 JCZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 105,975 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Re-cut face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 105,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 105,930 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/R O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/S/R O/S/R shock absorber casing corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F O/S/F and O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 104,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose near to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose near to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2023 104,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose near to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose near to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2022 97,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose near to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2022 97,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose near to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2021 92,573 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2021 92,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2020 88,151 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 88,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 83,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 76,789 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on edge of tread

Pass 15 May 2017 69,962 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,916 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 May 2016 60,916 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,178 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,178 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,325 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 42,323 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 39,669 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 39,669 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,956 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 28,349 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 24,362 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 20,334 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BD56 JCZ is a 2006 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 66,813 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 BD56 JCZ, 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 20 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD56 JCZ is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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