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BD02 SFZ

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

45,233 mi
Last recorded45,233 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 SFZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 45,233 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 45,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Rear Sub-frame brace corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 44,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Rear Sub-frame brace corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 29 Jan 2021 44,154 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Rear Sub-frame brace corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Feb 2020 43,583 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 42,980 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 42,980 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 42,046 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 41,200 miles

Central Rear Lower crossbar corroded

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,478 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 40,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,327 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 37,662 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 37,660 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 36,429 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 36,369 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,817 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,616 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 32,428 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,536 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 29,405 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,413 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 24,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2006 18,352 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BD02 SFZ 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 70.8%.

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 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 BD02 SFZ, 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 BD02 SFZ registered?

BD02 SFZ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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