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BG57 FJK

2007 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,123 mi
Last recorded57,123 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 FJK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 57,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 57,123 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 47,489 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 47,489 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 44,435 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 41,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 41,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 38,912 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 38,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Spring not mounted correctly in lower seat

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top mounting clicking when rotated but no play present

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 38,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and or rack

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 15 Oct 2020 35,277 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 32,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 32,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn + split + perished change asap. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn split + perished change asap. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 28,933 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 26,010 miles

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

under trays

Fail 24 Oct 2017 26,010 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

under trays

Pass 25 Oct 2016 23,924 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 23,924 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 22,006 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 20,449 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 18,389 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 17,141 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 17,141 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 15,910 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 15,910 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 13,673 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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BG57 FJK is a 2007 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FJK, 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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What year was BG57 FJK registered?

BG57 FJK is a 2007 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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