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SY13 GFA

2013 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,797 mi
Last recorded71,797 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 GFA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 71,797 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 71,797 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 67,997 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 62,615 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 56,041 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Wing mirror unit has temporary repair

Pass 12 Jul 2022 49,954 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp unit has slight damage

Fail 8 Jul 2022 49,954 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit has slight damage

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2021 43,615 miles

Offside Rear bumper loose and damaged

Offside Rear light unit has temporary repair

Offside wing mirror loose

Fail 8 Jul 2021 43,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front daytime running lamp bulb not working

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear bumper loose and damaged

Offside Rear light unit has temporary repair

Offside wing mirror loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jul 2020 38,526 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside wing mirror unit loose

Fail 13 Jul 2020 38,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside wing mirror unit loose

Pass 2 May 2019 30,970 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 24,345 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 17,784 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 11,543 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 9,982 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 9,982 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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SY13 GFA is a 2013 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2013 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 66,321 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 SY13 GFA, 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 13 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SY13 GFA registered?

SY13 GFA is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2013.

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