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WJ17 ERX

2017 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,283 mi
Last recorded128,283 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Megane46,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ17 ERX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 128,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip In windscreen on the NS (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour light being emitted is slightly yellow in compared to the Nsf (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2026 127,607 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip In windscreen on the NS (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour light being emitted is slightly yellow in compared to the Nsf (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 102,590 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 102,590 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 96,747 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 96,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 89,249 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 77,454 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 66,498 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 59,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test object hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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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WJ17 ERX is a 2017 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 46,009 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 WJ17 ERX, 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 9 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WJ17 ERX registered?

WJ17 ERX is a 2017 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 March 2017.

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