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BF56 VZV

2006 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,262 mi
Last recorded179,262 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 VZV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 179,262 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 179,260 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2022 171,260 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 171,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 161,142 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 161,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 152,163 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 152,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 144,006 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 134,265 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 134,189 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 124,918 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 113,768 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 113,768 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 108,457 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 101,980 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 94,789 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 87,870 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 78,195 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 62,981 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,453 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 49,450 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VZV is a 2006 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BF56 VZV, 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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BF56 VZV is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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