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BF02 XWS

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,242 mi
Last recorded139,242 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 XWS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 139,242 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 129,263 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 119,068 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 119,068 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 111,753 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 111,753 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 108,382 miles

1 of 2 nearside rear side lamps not working

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

offside front fog lamp damaged

offside front tyre deflating

Pass 17 Nov 2006 103,152 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 98,588 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 98,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

long park brake lever travel

n/s front brake pads appear well worn

wiper blades poor

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 XWS is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XWS, 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 XWS registered?

BF02 XWS is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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