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BG57 XEX

2007 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

161,059 mi
Last recorded161,059 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 XEX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 161,059 miles

Airbag light flashed on during test

All road wheels have a distorted bead

O/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service wear to front brake discs and pads

Stone chips to front windscreen

Fail 12 Nov 2015 160,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All road wheels have a distorted bead

O/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs worn beyond service limits

Service wear to front brake discs and pads

Stone chips to front windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2014 138,272 miles

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Corrosion to front shock absorber bodys

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear discs and pads worn beyond service limits

Rear seats buried and folded away at time of test

Stone chips to front windscreen

Unable to fully examine rear seats and belts

Fail 27 Oct 2014 138,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Corrosion to front shock absorber bodys

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Front brake discs and pads worn to service limits

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear discs and pads worn beyond service limits

Rear seats buried and folded away at time of test

Stone chips to front windscreen

Unable to fully examine rear seats and belts

Pass 31 Oct 2013 119,178 miles

Clutch heavy for model

General corrosion to shock absorber bodies

Horn poor and low output

Run out and distortion to both rear tyres

Service wear and corrosion to rear brake discs

Service wear to front brake discs

Slight distortion to o/s/f wheel bead rim

Some runout to n/s/f tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2013 119,178 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Clutch heavy for model

General corrosion to shock absorber bodies

Horn poor and low output

Run out and distortion to both rear tyres

Service wear and corrosion to rear brake discs

Service wear to front brake discs

Slight distortion to o/s/f wheel bead rim

Some runout to n/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2012 100,714 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 100,696 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,957 miles

rear service brake application slightly uneven.

slight play in both track rod inner joints.

Fail 25 Nov 2011 83,957 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front headlamp aim not tested due to dipped beam not working.

rear service brake application slightly uneven.

slight play in both track rod inner joints.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 70,119 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise N/S/F rear section of wheel arch liner damaged

Advise front bumper damaged

Advise horn tone slightly weak

Advise play in both front inner steering arms

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XEX is a 2007 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 XEX, 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 XEX registered?

BG57 XEX is a 2007 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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