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BF02 XGS

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,761 mi
Last recorded104,761 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 104,761 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 29 May 2014 87,577 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear cross brace corroding

Fail 28 May 2014 87,575 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear cross brace corroding

Fail 23 May 2013 72,610 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

haz switch worn

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

rear cross member corroded

tyre pressure warning on dash

wipers poor

Pass 23 May 2013 72,610 miles

haz switch worn

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

rear cross member corroded

tyre pressure warning on dash

wipers poor

Pass 22 May 2012 65,928 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 65,938 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)

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

power steering pipe rusted

Pass 17 May 2011 62,380 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 62,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 59,040 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 55,187 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 55,186 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 May 2008 51,376 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 51,376 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 47,554 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 43,017 miles

both front wipers starting to smear screen

both rear tyres approx 3mm in places

Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front tyre has cut in side wall/2mm

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 XGS is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XGS, 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 XGS is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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