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BF02 AAY

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,342 mi
Last recorded169,342 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 AAY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 169,342 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2017 164,704 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 164,704 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 160,120 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 153,660 miles

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

child seats fitted

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 153,660 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 148,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2013 142,955 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 11 Sep 2013 142,955 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2012 136,941 miles

brake pipes greased

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2012 136,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

brake pipes greased

offside rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 129,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes covered in grease

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 1 Sep 2010 124,685 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 124,685 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 115,344 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wipers split

rear door release button missing

Fail 25 Jun 2009 115,344 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wipers split

rear door release button missing

Pass 30 May 2008 108,480 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 108,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 101,341 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 95,489 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 90,193 miles

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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BF02 AAY is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF02 AAY, 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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BF02 AAY is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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