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BF02 LXA

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,572 mi
Last recorded51,572 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 LXA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 51,572 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 51,572 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 50,265 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 49,510 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 48,792 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 47,945 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,317 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 46,835 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 46,066 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 45,225 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 44,288 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 43,417 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 42,370 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,006 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 38,604 miles

rear axle support beam corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 35,517 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 35,517 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 32,537 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 28,153 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 28,153 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 22,847 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 22,810 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,848 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 13,312 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (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 LXA is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

BF02 LXA is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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The MOT history for BF02 LXA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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