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BG57 FJA

2007 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

106,124 mi
Last recorded106,124 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 FJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 106,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel hub bearing/bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel hub bearing /bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2022 106,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification At bottom ball joint (Dangerous) (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Swivel hub bearing/bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel hub bearing/bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,414 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 99,414 miles

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

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

DPF Pressure sensor pipe deteriorated, split / collapsed

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material "Corroded" - (Brake caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 95,488 miles

DPF Pressure sensor pipe deteriorated, split / collapsed

N/S/F Tyre approx 3.00 mm @ worn bold on edges

N/S/R Tyre approx 2.2 mm @ screw in tread

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

O/S Parking brake effienecy approx 30 % lower than N/S

O/S/F Tyre approx 4.00 mm & worn bold on outer edge

O/S/R Tyre approx. 2.8 mm & perished

•Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

•Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

•O/S Steering rack end ball joint slightly worn

•Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

•Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease

•Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. approx. 35%

•Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 21 Aug 2019 91,666 miles

2 x Rear tyres approx. 3.00 mm @ lowest point

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S Steering rack end ball joint slightly worn

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. approx. 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 91,666 miles

2 x Rear tyres approx. 3.00 mm @ lowest point

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S Steering rack end ball joint slightly worn

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. approx. 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 87,146 miles

Centre exhaust pipe resting on rear axle beam, Mounts ok

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

N/S/R Tyre approx. 1.8mm @ lowest point

O/S steering rack end slightly worn

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 corroded (More O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 87,146 miles

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

Centre exhaust pipe resting on rear axle beam, Mounts ok

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

N/S/R Tyre approx. 1.8mm @ lowest point

O/S steering rack end slightly worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 corroded (More O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 83,113 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing bold on inner & outer edges (More Inner)

N/S/R Tyre approx. 2.5 mm & slightly perished

O/S/F Tyre side walls damaged / worn due to tyre being run flat, Approx 2.5mm & perished in tread

Fail 1 Aug 2017 83,112 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS (1.9.2a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Tyre wearing bold on inner & outer edges (More Inner)

N/S/R Tyre approx. 2.5mm & slightly perished

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

O/S/F Tyre side walls damaged / worn due to tyre being run flat, Approx 2.5mm & perished in tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,885 miles

Nearside 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)

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,935 miles

N/S Steering rack end slight wear

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 71,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N/S Steering rack end slight wear

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,912 miles

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 28 Feb 2014 63,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,988 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 54,985 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,414 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 45,414 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,979 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 44,979 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 34,950 miles

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

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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BG57 FJA is a 2007 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 BG57 FJA, 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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BG57 FJA is a 2007 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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