2009 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · FL59 FDX

The Renault Megane presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 4 June 2025 at 164,030 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests from June 2022 to June 2024 also passed cleanly. The only anomaly is a failed test on 15 June 2023 at 153,921 miles that carries no recorded defects, immediately followed by a pass on the same day at identical mileage, indicating an administrative or process error at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage averages around 9,649 across the car's 17 years, which is typical for the age. The records show steady accumulation: 149,783 miles in June 2022, 153,921 in June 2023, 159,924 in June 2024, and 164,030 in June 2025. The roughly 4,000 to 5,000 miles added each year points to consistent, moderate use with no standing periods or sudden high-mileage spikes. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, showing no advisories for tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, exhaust emissions, or corrosion across the five entries. A clean MOT history with zero advisories over four years does not guarantee absence of wear, only that components met the pass threshold on test days. At 164,030 miles and 17 years old, the buyer should physically inspect the front coil springs, suspension arm bushes, and brake disc thickness for fatigue not yet flagged. Structural integrity around sills and subframes should be checked for hidden corrosion given the vehicle's age. The same-day fail and pass in June 2023 with no defects suggests the previous owner used a competent, routine-testing approach rather than deferring maintenance. No recurring consumable neglect or serious mechanical risk appears in the record. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible to confirm the test centre did not overlook early wear on dampers or binding calipers.