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AJ52 FYU

2002 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

143,768 mi
Last recorded143,768 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 FYU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 143,768 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2023 139,494 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 134,942 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 131,468 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 131,416 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 128,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 128,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 125,121 miles

Both rear tyres are staring to perish

Pass 7 Feb 2018 121,758 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 117,545 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 111,981 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 111,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 105,696 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 97,893 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 91,083 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 83,166 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 74,027 miles

FRONT DISCS PITTED AND LIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 15 Jan 2010 64,573 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 64,573 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 56,174 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 48,085 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 37,721 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 37,721 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 FYU is a 2002 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FYU, 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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AJ52 FYU is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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