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ML56 GZZ

2006 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

160,726 mi
Last recorded160,726 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 GZZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 160,726 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 156,105 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 150,790 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 144,704 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2022 144,703 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2022 138,032 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))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 138,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 13 Jan 2021 131,846 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Oct 2019 125,804 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 125,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 120,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit plus metal objects in several places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking plus metal objects in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 120,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit plus metal objects in several places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking plus metal objects in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 114,340 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

Oil leak on under-tray ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 114,340 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

Oil leak on under-tray ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 107,205 miles

Nearside Front tyre ,damage /cut to outer wall

Fail 9 Sep 2016 107,202 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre ,damage /cut to outer wall

Pass 9 Oct 2015 99,829 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play track arm (2.2.B.1g)

advise,undertray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 91,589 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 82,094 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 82,094 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 82,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 78,642 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 60,550 miles

rear brake pads wearing low / discs worn

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,836 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2010 47,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,242 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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ML56 GZZ is a 2006 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ML56 GZZ, 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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ML56 GZZ is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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