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BF59 EAY

2009 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,491 mi
Last recorded101,491 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 EAY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 101,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 101,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 94,215 miles

Front Knocking from front suspension. nothing found at time of test. Further investigation required

Pass 8 Nov 2022 88,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to the limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Has only just met the requirements (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to the limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to the limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Has only just met the requirements (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 82,086 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in the inner shoulder ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on the outer tread band. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 82,082 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in the inner shoulder ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on the outer tread band. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 73,488 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT ON OUTER TREAD BANDS (SMOOTH)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT ON OUTER TREAD BANDS (SMOOTH)

nearside rear tyre smooth on outer edge of tread and has screw in tread

Fail 19 Nov 2020 73,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn antiroll bar link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT ON OUTER TREAD BANDS (SMOOTH)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT ON OUTER TREAD BANDS (SMOOTH)

nearside rear tyre smooth on outer edge of tread and has screw in tread

Pass 4 Jun 2019 60,208 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 60,076 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 53,661 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 50,326 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,675 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 42,501 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 39,775 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 33,008 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 23,120 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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BF59 EAY is a 2009 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BF59 EAY, 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 BF59 EAY registered?

BF59 EAY is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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