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BA02 WES

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,101 mi
Last recorded128,101 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA02 WES
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2020 128,101 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 25 Mar 2019 126,932 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 25 Mar 2019 126,931 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 22 Mar 2018 124,775 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s front tyre cracking

n/s front tyre nail in edges of tread

o/s n/s front seat back in/op

o/s rear seat belt twisted

power steering fluid over filled

Fail 22 Mar 2018 124,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s front tyre cracking

n/s front tyre nail in edges of tread

o/s n/s front seat back in/op

o/s rear seat belt twisted

power steering fluid over filled

Pass 14 Mar 2017 123,185 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 123,174 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 120,880 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 11 Mar 2016 120,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 29 Feb 2016 120,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Headlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

all tyres showing sings of age

Pass 27 Feb 2015 116,833 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyre side walls perished

Fail 25 Feb 2015 116,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front and nearside rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 25 Feb 2014 112,601 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

o/s/f,n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 25 Feb 2014 112,601 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

o/s/f,n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 2 Feb 2013 106,178 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres are getting low on edges of tread

nearside front tyre getting low on edges of tread

Fail 2 Feb 2013 106,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres are getting low on edges of tread

nearside front tyre getting low on edges of tread

Pass 29 Feb 2012 97,733 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 97,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2011 87,758 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 87,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2010 85,498 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,966 miles

n/s/f fog lamp not working

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 25 Aug 2009 75,966 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/f fog lamp not working

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2008 65,339 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 54,333 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 45,269 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)

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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BA02 WES is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BA02 WES, 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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BA02 WES is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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