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AO52 LJZ

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,611 mi
Last recorded53,611 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 LJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 53,611 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 53,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 53,611 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 53,611 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 53,610 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 53,610 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 53,610 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 53,506 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 51,224 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 48,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 44,727 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 41,690 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,334 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion on suspension components

Suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 25 Apr 2016 34,788 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 32,849 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 32,059 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,564 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,680 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,837 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,316 miles

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2008 24,841 miles

1 both rear tyres near legal limits and becoming perished

Pass 26 Jul 2007 19,961 miles

n/s front tyre at legal limits †o/s front tyre near legal limits †both rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,884 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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AO52 LJZ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO52 LJZ, 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 AO52 LJZ registered?

AO52 LJZ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AO52 LJZ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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