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BF51 WJK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,557 mi
Last recorded89,557 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 WJK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 89,557 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 89,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 89,379 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 89,362 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 89,362 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 88,969 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 87,479 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 86,197 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 83,167 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 83,167 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 79,730 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 79,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 76,177 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 72,769 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 69,214 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 69,214 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,925 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 66,925 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,430 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 64,430 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,754 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 61,754 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 56,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,982 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 52,148 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 47,218 miles

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 47,218 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 41,012 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,992 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 29,534 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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BF51 WJK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 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 BF51 WJK, 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 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF51 WJK registered?

BF51 WJK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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