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MJ56 SUX

2006 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

87,256 mi
Last recorded87,256 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 SUX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 87,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 87,256 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 85,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre screw in tyre

slight play both front steering arms

Fail 4 Oct 2024 85,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre screw in tyre

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 6 Oct 2023 83,375 miles

Both front steering arms slight play

Front brake discs worn

Offside front headlight lens deteriorated - pattern weak

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 80,771 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low edges

Offside Front headlight deteriorated

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 5 Oct 2021 79,661 miles

Both Front Steering Arms Slight Play

Both Rear Tyres Edges Slightly Worn And Perished

Nearside Front Tyre Worn

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Low Effort

Offside Front Headlight Lens Deteriorated - Pattern Weak

Pass 28 Sep 2020 75,729 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

front brake discs worn

front steering arms slight play

Fail 28 Sep 2020 75,729 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Rear tyre perished

front brake discs worn

front steering arms slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,220 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

both front steering arm inner joints slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,481 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,597 miles

engine & under covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 58,597 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine & under covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,581 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on eages

both rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Apr 2016 53,581 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on eages

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,901 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 48,901 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 42,143 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 42,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2013 35,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/R tyre wearing

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

Cuts to O/S/F tyre outer side wall

Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,767 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 6 Apr 2011 24,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 24,687 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 23,055 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 20 Nov 2009 17,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 17,743 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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MJ56 SUX is a 2006 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2006 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 66,813 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 MJ56 SUX, 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 20 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ56 SUX registered?

MJ56 SUX is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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