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AY02 YHS

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,988 mi
Last recorded147,988 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 YHS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 147,988 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 147,986 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lenz are dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 146,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 144,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Sensor Ring Cracked (1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Sensor Ring Cracked (1.6 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 143,840 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 142,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Lower engine stabilizer bush worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 139,857 miles

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

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

Lower engine stabilizer bush worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 135,986 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split on end

Offside Front fog light glass broken

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 129,945 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chips and scratch (8.3.1a)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has slight cuts in and perished in tread

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 129,945 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chips and scratch (8.3.1a)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has slight cuts in and perished in tread

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 123,675 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 123,675 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)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 120,370 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 120,370 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2012 116,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake balance only just inside test limits 24%.

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

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

OSF window does not work. Slight noise from rear hub bearings. Engine auxilary belts cracking up.

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 108,401 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers window will not open.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 100,136 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 100,136 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 92,239 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 85,938 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 78,709 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 71,353 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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AY02 YHS is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AY02 YHS, 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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AY02 YHS is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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