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AJ51 BZU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,791 mi
Last recorded109,791 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BZU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 109,791 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 108,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 108,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 108,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 107,774 miles

all suspension components very rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2020 107,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 107,135 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 105,502 miles

Engine/gearbox stabiliser worn

Front ABS rings broken

Hazard switch sticks

The inner end of the n/s outer cv boot is deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2019 105,502 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine/gearbox stabiliser worn

Front ABS rings broken

Hazard switch sticks

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

The inner end of the n/s outer cv boot is deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2018 105,193 miles

The n/s cv boot is deteriorated

Brake pipes corroded above the rear axle

Hazard switch sticks

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 May 2018 105,193 miles

Brake pipes corroded above the rear axle

Hazard switch sticks

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

The n/s cv boot is deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 104,658 miles

Both main brakes pipes starting to corrode above the rear axle

Gearbox stabiliser bar worn

Hazard switch sticks

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 104,658 miles

Both main brakes pipes starting to corrode above the rear axle

Gearbox stabiliser bar worn

Hazard switch sticks

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 102,144 miles

Main brake pipes corroded

The gearbox stabiliser bush is worn

The hazard switch sticks

The n/s washers are poor

Pass 23 Dec 2014 97,702 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 97,702 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 87,691 miles

the front brake discs are very deteriorated on the inner face and are starting to judder

Fail 18 Dec 2013 87,691 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

the front brake discs are very deteriorated on the inner face and are starting to judder

Pass 3 Jan 2013 83,398 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 80,973 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 80,966 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 77,487 miles

the front brake discs are very deteriorated

the n/s/r tyre is starting to wear out of shape

Pass 19 Nov 2009 74,413 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 74,413 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 67,401 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 58,971 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 53,757 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 53,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

185/60/15h

o/s/f fog lamp glass cracked

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

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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AJ51 BZU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 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 AJ51 BZU, 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 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ51 BZU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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