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BF02 LFE

2002 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,078 mi
Last recorded39,078 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 LFE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 39,078 miles

Rear Brace beam heavily corroded, not affecting structural integrity of vehicle

Fail 15 Aug 2025 39,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brace beam heavily corroded, not affecting structural integrity of vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2024 38,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 38,485 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 38,235 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 37,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 37,961 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 37,648 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 37,371 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 37,107 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 37,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 36,758 miles

Nearside Front suspension joints greased

Offside Front suspension joints greased

Pass 15 Sep 2017 36,376 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 35,924 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,479 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,010 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 35,010 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 34,554 miles

o/s rear not opening from out side

Pass 28 Aug 2012 341,761 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,777 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 33,776 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,584 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 33,584 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,172 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,800 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 32,798 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 31,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 30,947 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 LFE is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF02 LFE, 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 LFE registered?

BF02 LFE is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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