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BG59 XYZ

2009 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,076 mi
Last recorded124,076 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 XYZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 124,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer treads bald and very small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 124,074 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer treads bald and very small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Feb 2024 118,143 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 114,314 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 114,310 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 111,119 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 107,749 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 9 Jul 2019 102,276 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 102,276 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 98,525 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 94,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 89,339 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 89,339 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 76,187 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 68,500 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 53,656 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 35,636 miles

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

rear brake disc slight worn

Fail 14 Dec 2012 35,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake disc slight worn

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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BG59 XYZ is a 2009 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,942 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 BG59 XYZ, 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 17 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG59 XYZ registered?

BG59 XYZ is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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