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BG07 GYW

2007 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,774 mi
Last recorded122,774 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 GYW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 122,774 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 122,062 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 121,716 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 121,026 miles

suspension areas corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 120,556 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2019 120,372 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) require replacement asap ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 119,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 11 Sep 2018 119,087 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 21 Oct 2017 115,688 miles

n/s rack slight play front tyres on limit

Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,824 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of n/s/r adult seat belt

Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rubber broken

Fail 10 Aug 2015 75,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,463 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 Jun 2013 53,043 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 53,043 miles

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

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,337 miles

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

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

n/s c/v boot deteriorating

n/s number plate light lense broken

Fail 29 Jun 2012 47,337 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s c/v boot deteriorating

n/s number plate light lense broken

Fail 30 Jun 2011 42,239 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,239 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2010 33,872 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 29 May 2010 33,872 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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BG07 GYW is a 2007 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 66,126 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 BG07 GYW, 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 19 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG07 GYW is a 2007 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 July 2007.

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