2009 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · FE09 LKA

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 13 October 2021 at 121 239 miles, but the tester recorded advisories for play in the steering rack inner joint(s) and wear of the offside front anti‑roll bar pin or bush (5.3.4 (a)(i)). The history shows a clear improvement from the multiple failures of 2020‑2021 to this pass, yet the same suspension and steering components reappear in the latest report, indicating a persistent wear pattern that demands ongoing attention. Mileage accumulation has been steady at roughly 7 100 miles per year since 2009, reaching 121 239 miles by mid‑2026. The MOT interval has been largely annual; the shortest gap is the 12‑day period between the 1 October 2021 failure and the 13 October 2021 pass (a 70‑mile change), while the longest is the 18‑month span from March 2019 to September 2020 (≈7 500 miles). The record is relatively complete, with no extended periods without testing. A buyer should inspect the steering rack inner joint for excessive play, the offside front anti‑roll bar pin and its bush for wear, and the front suspension arm ball joints and bushes for deterioration. Rear brake discs must be checked for significant wear and the brake pipe for corrosion; the exhaust heatshield and the offside front constant‑velocity joint boot should be examined for insecurity. Front tyres need verification for ply exposure, and the rear coil spring and Macpherson strut mounts noted in earlier failures should be assessed for cracks or looseness. Overall, the car is roadworthy but carries a maintenance backlog centred on suspension, steering and brake components. A pre‑purchase inspection focusing on those areas will reveal the extent of wear and any corrective work required before regular use.