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BF61 BYS

2011 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,163 mi
Last recorded103,163 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Megane69,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 BYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 103,163 miles

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark Leak evident with fluid leaking onto n/s inner driveshaft boot and lower suspension arm. Unable to see leak with undertrays etc fitted (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 103,162 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark Leak evident with fluid leaking onto n/s inner driveshaft boot and lower suspension arm. Unable to see leak with undertrays etc fitted (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 95,543 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid leaking from clutch damper, fluid on minimum level but not affecting the brakes.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 88,271 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 88,271 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s adjusted to pass (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 79,244 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 79,244 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 70,418 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 70,408 miles

Brake valve leaking above gearbox (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 60,700 miles

slight cracking starting in both rear tyres

Fail 18 Aug 2020 60,700 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

slight cracking starting in both rear tyres

Pass 2 Jul 2019 52,711 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 52,711 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 45,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 39,165 miles

all tyres perished

blades worn

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

rear pads low

Fail 27 Jun 2017 39,165 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working day time running light (1.1.A.3b)

all tyres perished

blades worn

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

rear pads low

Pass 12 Jul 2016 33,425 miles

Offside front tyre wall cracking

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

Slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 7 Jul 2015 27,772 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 18 Jul 2014 22,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BF61 BYS is a 2011 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 69,731 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 BF61 BYS, 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 15 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF61 BYS is a 2011 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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