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BF02 LSU

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,911 mi
Last recorded135,911 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 LSU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 135,911 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 135,900 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 133,278 miles

Both front discs dis-coloured

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Child seates fitted to n/s/rear and o/s/rear

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 133,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front discs dis-coloured

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Child seates fitted to n/s/rear and o/s/rear

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

N/S/Front tyre worn uneven

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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 130,724 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 130,717 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 115,058 miles

o/s n/s front abs rings split

Pass 3 Sep 2012 92,791 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 92,785 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 84,555 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 77,082 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 73,239 miles

front brake discs (inner face) worn and corroded - recommend attention

Pass 1 Sep 2008 66,124 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 57,887 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2006 46,430 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 LSU is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LSU, 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 LSU is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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