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AO02 YHM

2002 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,556 mi
Last recorded53,556 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 YHM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 53,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 53,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 52,718 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 52,718 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 51,837 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2023 51,837 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 50,918 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 49,939 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 49,938 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 48,901 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 48,901 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 47,587 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 47,586 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 46,608 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 41,719 miles

Front tyres wearing thin inner edges 2.mm

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 39,984 miles

Offside door mirror glass damage

Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,439 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside door mirror glass damage

Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,046 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear cross brace corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,926 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

near side rear tyre wearing thin 2.mm

Fail 7 Sep 2012 28,580 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,580 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,128 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,487 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 22,019 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 19,003 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 16,463 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 16,463 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 13,864 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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AO02 YHM is a 2002 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO02 YHM, 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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AO02 YHM is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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