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BF02 ZCY

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,972 mi
Last recorded117,972 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 117,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine management light illuminated

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 111,110 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 111,105 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 105,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 105,434 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 98,283 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 98,283 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 91,672 miles

rear stabliser light rust.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 85,014 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 85,014 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 77,147 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 77,147 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 69,211 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 60,160 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 60,160 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 53,576 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 53,576 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)

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 ZCY 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 58.8%.

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

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