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BF06 XEM

2006 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,226 mi
Last recorded89,226 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 XEM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 89,226 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 89,191 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 82,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Noise when wheel is rotated

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Noise when wheel is rotated

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 82,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Noise when wheel is rotated

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Noise when wheel is rotated

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,362 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,629 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 66,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 57,760 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner track rod.

Offside Rear nail in tread.

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 8 Apr 2016 57,696 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in inner track rod.

Offside Rear nail in tread.

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,805 miles

play in n/s tiebar.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 48,645 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in n/s tiebar.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 42,188 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,783 miles

Very slight play NSF inner steering coaxial.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 40,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Very slight play NSF inner steering coaxial.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,497 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,754 miles

os tie rod worn

Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,735 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 27,012 miles

deep cuts in both rear tyres

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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BF06 XEM is a 2006 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BF06 XEM, 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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What year was BF06 XEM registered?

BF06 XEM is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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