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BF02 LCY

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,098 mi
Last recorded74,098 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 LCY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 74,098 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damp around steering rack

Fail 5 Feb 2018 74,002 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damp around steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,843 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 63,938 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component offside at steering rack and damp on offside rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

rear cross sectional bar corroded and incomplete

Fail 9 Feb 2016 63,934 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component offside at steering rack and damp on offside rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

rear cross sectional bar corroded and incomplete

Pass 9 Feb 2015 60,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

power steering rack damp

rear lateral bar heavily corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2015 60,057 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

power steering rack damp

rear lateral bar heavily corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 53,717 miles

both rear tyres are perishing outer sidewalls

steering rack is damp

Fail 7 Feb 2014 53,716 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perishing outer sidewalls

front brake discs are lipped

nearside front brake is slightly binding

steering rack is damp

Pass 5 Feb 2013 47,325 miles

both front brake discs are wearing thin

steering rack is damp

Fail 5 Feb 2013 47,323 miles

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

both front brake discs are wearing thin

steering rack is damp

Fail 8 Feb 2012 43,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,666 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,869 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 35,275 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,275 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,179 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 31,179 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

offside rear tyre has slight damage to inner wall

slight cracking on nearside rear tyre on outer wall

Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,140 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 22,237 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 17,329 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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BF02 LCY is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LCY, 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 BF02 LCY registered?

BF02 LCY is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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