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BD59 FTT

2009 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,069 mi
Last recorded188,069 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 FTT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 188,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outside tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 May 2026 187,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outside tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2025 171,210 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 171,161 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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 13 Mar 2024 162,707 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 146,526 miles

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

Nearside Front head lamp image deteriorating

Fail 8 Mar 2023 146,526 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front head lamp image deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2022 129,805 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 129,013 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 119,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 119,548 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.9 value of opacity from exhaust average 2.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,863 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 108,629 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 94,545 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2019 94,545 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 89,038 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,483 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking on side walls & between the treads

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn down to 1.6mm (legal limit) on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn down to 1.9mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 48,333 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 43,719 miles

rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 26 Nov 2013 36,298 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 29 Nov 2012 28,106 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 28,106 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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BD59 FTT is a 2009 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BD59 FTT, 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 BD59 FTT registered?

BD59 FTT is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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