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WJ13 CXE

2013 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,238 mi
Last recorded141,238 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ13 CXE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 141,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 139,649 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 139,649 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lense broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface in bumper (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 138,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 136,598 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 133,213 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2021 133,213 miles

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

centre brake light not working

windscreen damaged

Pass 31 May 2019 118,944 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 106,372 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 106,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. NSR has spare wheel fitted (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine warning lights on

Pass 4 Apr 2017 84,964 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.8mm and wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.9mm and wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,690 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 64,067 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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WJ13 CXE is a 2013 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJ13 CXE, 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 WJ13 CXE registered?

WJ13 CXE is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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The MOT history for WJ13 CXE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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