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AJ52 FGM

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,521 mi
Last recorded92,521 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 FGM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 92,521 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 92,520 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 83,906 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 83,905 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,528 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes from front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 70,573 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 64,660 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,016 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 58,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 51,860 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,366 miles

both front tyres becomin worn on both edges

front brake discs lipped and corroded

n/s front tyre damaged inner sidewall

n/s rear tyre badly cracked and perished

Fail 30 Sep 2010 45,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres becomin worn on both edges

front brake discs lipped and corroded

n/s front tyre damaged inner sidewall

n/s rear tyre badly cracked and perished

Pass 14 Oct 2009 38,779 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 38,779 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,177 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 27,045 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,162 miles

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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AJ52 FGM is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 67,437 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ52 FGM, 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 24 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ52 FGM registered?

AJ52 FGM is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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