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AY02 YMS

2002 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,017 mi
Last recorded76,017 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 YMS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 76,017 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 73,254 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 69,907 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 69,906 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Support for fuel tank excessively corroded on both ends, connected to trailer arms (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 66,220 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 66,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 63,168 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened support bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 60,632 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 26 Mar 2020 60,632 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

engine management lamp on

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 57,511 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 57,511 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 55,500 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 52,994 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,706 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,837 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 42,810 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,298 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,493 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,072 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 28,257 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,250 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 24,243 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,675 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 19,173 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 16,060 miles

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

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

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 YMS is a 2002 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YMS, 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 AY02 YMS registered?

AY02 YMS is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 April 2002.

Is AY02 YMS safe to buy?

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