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BF52 AXC

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,433 mi
Last recorded77,433 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 AXC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 77,433 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 77,432 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 70,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 70,293 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 64,526 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 64,526 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 60,355 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 57,811 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 57,790 miles

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,568 miles

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 21 Apr 2017 57,503 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 57,199 miles

rear tyres cracking on side walls and in the pattern

Fail 18 Apr 2016 57,198 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear tyres cracking on side walls and in the pattern

Pass 14 Apr 2014 56,008 miles

Front brake discs have slight corrosion on edges

Rear tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls

Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,782 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 53,580 miles

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

front brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,365 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,906 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 50,185 miles

N/S front foglight not working.

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,812 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Nov 2006 34,966 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Nov 2005 26,582 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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BF52 AXC is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BF52 AXC, 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 BF52 AXC registered?

BF52 AXC is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is BF52 AXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 AXC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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