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BD52 ZDS

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,201 mi
Last recorded73,201 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 ZDS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 73,201 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 73,201 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 71,402 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reflective backing plate delaminated (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 71,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reflective backing plate delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 69,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 67,587 miles

Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 65,180 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 63,458 miles

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

both washer jets partially blocked

Fail 15 Dec 2020 63,458 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe support bar corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2019 62,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear axle support cross member corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2019 62,218 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine breather box insecure

rear axle support cross member corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 60,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear body support bar corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 58,535 miles

Front Brake discs scored / corroded around inner face

Rear Registration plate starting to deteriorate

Rear Support bar weak / corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 56,487 miles

Front Wear lip and corrosion around edge and inner face of brake discs

Rear Axle support brace corroded

Rear Registration plate started to deteriorate

Fail 20 Dec 2016 56,487 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Wear lip and corrosion around edge and inner face of brake discs

Rear Axle support brace corroded

Rear Registration plate started to deteriorate

Pass 15 Dec 2015 54,524 miles

Front Brake discs wear lipped and corroded around inner face and edges

Rear Registration plate started to deteriorate, but not likely to be misread

Pass 10 Dec 2014 52,774 miles

Battery weak flat on test

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 52,774 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery weak flat on test

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 50,319 miles

Lower engine stabilizer bushes weak

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 50,319 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Lower engine stabilizer bushes weak

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 47,831 miles

Both front and Offside rear tyres worn 3 mm

Both front tyres worn on edges

Ofside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 5 Dec 2012 47,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front and Offside rear tyres worn 3 mm

Both front tyres worn on edges

Offside wiper blade split

Ofside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,296 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inside edges

surface cracks over o/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2011 45,296 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inside edges

surface cracks over o/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2010 42,170 miles

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

surface cracks in tread of o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2010 42,170 miles

surface cracks in tread of o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,680 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 37,680 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 34,123 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 34,123 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,761 miles

surface cracks inside tread of n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2005 20,650 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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BD52 ZDS is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BD52 ZDS, 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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BD52 ZDS is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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