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BF02 VBC

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,805 mi
Last recorded125,805 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 125,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 125,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 123,289 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 123,289 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 120,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 116,712 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 111,106 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 111,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 102,301 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 91,892 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 91,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,519 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 75,841 miles

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

o/s rear tyre sidewall starting to split

Fail 12 Feb 2015 75,481 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

o/s rear tyre sidewall starting to split

Pass 12 Feb 2014 67,480 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 57,759 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 46,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,500 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,015 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,393 miles

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

rear number plate is slightly obscured by tow bar

Pass 6 Mar 2007 13,265 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 10,085 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 VBC is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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