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BF56 FBY

2006 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,783 mi
Last recorded119,783 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 FBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 119,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 119,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 115,829 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 115,829 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 112,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 112,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 108,310 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 108,310 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 104,788 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 104,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 100,913 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 100,913 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 95,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has surface corrosion

Offside Rear shock absorber has surface corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 95,531 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has surface corrosion

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear shock absorber has surface corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 93,457 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,534 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 85,643 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,510 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 67,843 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 60,040 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 49,710 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,710 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 41,842 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 41,842 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2009 34,049 miles

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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BF56 FBY is a 2006 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BF56 FBY, 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 BF56 FBY registered?

BF56 FBY is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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