2015 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · DN15 FJD

Across its recorded MOT history, this Megane has demonstrated a generally improving but still imperfect roadworthiness trajectory. The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was issued with no advisories or defects, and the 2024 retest also returned a clean pass, suggesting that the underlying issues which caused earlier failures have been resolved at the time of testing. However, the picture is not entirely unblemished: a failed attempt in November 2022 was driven by a fractured nearside front coil spring, with brake pads and tyres already noted as wearing thin at that point. A second failure in November 2023, recorded just four days before a subsequent pass, was attributed solely to rear tyres of different sizes fitted on the same axle, a defect which would ordinarily be corrected on site to allow a re-test. The advisory record also shows a pattern of front tyre wear, deteriorating rear tyres, and front brake components approaching their wear limits, indicating that consumable maintenance has been a recurring theme on this vehicle. The recorded mileage of 95,981 miles across eleven years equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 8,700 miles, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and suggests consistent rather than sporadic employment. The MOT record itself is also notably complete, with annual tests recorded every year from 2020 through 2025 without any significant gaps or missing entries. This continuity of testing, combined with the steady mileage progression, points to a vehicle that has remained in regular use and on the road throughout the period covered by the records, rather than one which has been laid up for extended intervals. That regularity is mechanically reassuring, particularly given that several of the advisories recorded relate to components which deteriorate more rapidly on rarely used vehicles. For a prospective buyer, the primary components warranting close physical inspection are the front suspension and braking system, given the recorded fractured coil spring in 2022 and the history of brake pad and disc wear. On a test drive, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking noises from the front end over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed humps and potholes, which could indicate worn suspension bushes, top mounts, or strut bearings that may now be approaching replacement. Pay particular attention to steering response; any vagueness, knocking through the wheel, or uneven tyre wear on the inside or outside shoulders of the front tyres would suggest that suspension geometry or damping components are fatigued. The brake pedal should be assessed for firmness, and any judder felt through the pedal or steering wheel under braking would warrant inspection of the discs, which were previously flagged as pitted or scored on the nearside rear. The tyre wear pattern is also worth monitoring closely, as advisories have appeared on both front tyres and rear tyres across multiple tests. On inspection, check that all four tyres are of matching size, brand, and tread pattern, not only across the same axle but ideally across the vehicle, given the failure specifically relating to mismatched rear sizes. The nearside front driveshaft CV boot, which was flagged as severely deteriorated in 2021, should be visually inspected for any splits, grease loss, or perished rubber, as a failed boot would lead to joint contamination and eventual failure. Finally, examine the rear brake calipers for any binding or sluggish operation, and verify the condition of the rear brake pipes and hoses for corrosion or damage, as these are areas where advisories have clustered in earlier tests and where deterioration would now be expected given the vehicle's age and mileage.