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BK57 ZJV

2007 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,971 mi
Last recorded126,971 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 ZJV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 126,971 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 124,004 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 124,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 119,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to mot limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to mot limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 119,899 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to mot limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to mot limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 115,888 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 112,870 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 112,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 102,940 miles

Airbag wiring worn/deteriorating at steering column.

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 92,872 miles

Steering wheel airbag wiring connector deteriorated.

Fail 4 Oct 2017 92,872 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 83,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bleed nipple missing from o/s/f caliper..

Fail 22 Sep 2016 82,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bleed nipple missing from o/s/f caliper..

Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,488 miles

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

o/s/f brake caliper bleed nipple missing..

Fail 2 Oct 2015 72,488 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake caliper bleed nipple missing..

Pass 7 Oct 2014 63,835 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 63,835 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 59,855 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 59,855 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 55,397 miles

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

slight play in both front inner rack joints

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 22 Sep 2012 55,397 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in both front inner rack joints

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,985 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 25 Sep 2010 38,053 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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BK57 ZJV is a 2007 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BK57 ZJV, 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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BK57 ZJV is a 2007 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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