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BF56 ZDJ

2006 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,713 mi
Last recorded148,713 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 148,713 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 148,708 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached suspension arm front pin/bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 148,625 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 144,173 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 136,500 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 130,762 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces heavy corrosion. poor surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 130,762 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces heavy corrosion. poor surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 123,601 miles

Nearside head light dull

engine covers fitted

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2018 111,014 miles

Nearside head light dull

front brake discs pitted

rear springs rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2017 99,019 miles

Nearside head light getting dull

Fail 20 Nov 2017 99,019 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside head light getting dull

Offside Front play at wheel

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

parking brake reading low

rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 20 Dec 2016 88,249 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,423 miles

slight wear to top strut mounts

Fail 16 Aug 2016 85,423 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

slight wear to top strut mounts

Pass 15 Aug 2015 73,212 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

o/s/r tyre got cracks

Fail 15 Aug 2015 73,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

o/s/r tyre got cracks

Pass 14 Aug 2014 60,169 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 60,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 48,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,423 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 39,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 32,366 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,120 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,011 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 ZDJ is a 2006 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BF56 ZDJ, 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 ZDJ is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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